Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County is releasing updated, digital flood hazard maps for public review and comment prior to their final adoption.  The maps show the extent to which areas throughout (a portion of) the Ocmulgee Watershed in Macon-Bibb County are at risk for flooding. The new maps will ultimately replace the current flood hazard maps, some of […]

Commissioner Al Tillman will hold a public forum on Monday, August 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the Government Center’s Commission Chambers (700 Poplar Street) to discuss blight in District 9. Also at the meeting, he will provide an update on projects in District 9, including improvements to Log Cabin Road and Filmore Thomas Park. “This […]

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commission does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting in Commission Chambers at the Government Center located at 700 Poplar Street, Macon, Georgia on August 18, 2015, at 6:00 P.M., and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of […]

The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently working with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission and community partners on its Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, and a second public forum will be held July 30, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in the Government Center Commission Chambers (700 Poplar Street) to let people know about the plan and seek their feedback.   At […]

HUD SE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS TO VISIT MACON TO HIGHLIGHT INITIATIVE TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS FOR STUDENTS IN HUD-ASSISTED HOUSING  “ConnectHome” program to provide affordable internet access for low-income families ATLANTA – On Thursday, July 16th, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Region IV Regional Administrator Ed Jennings will travel to Macon to join […]

Macon-Bibb County is continuing the second round of its 5 x 5 Neighborhood Improvement Program by focusing on the Kings Park neighborhood in District 3, and Commissioner Lucas, residents, and departments will hold a press conference on Thursday, July 16, at 10:00 a.m. at the recently reopened Samuel Hart Community Center at 3283 Kingston Court/3296 […]

In a show of support for God’s Power Church of Christ, Macon-Bibb County and the Macon-Bibb Council of Clergy will hold a press conference and prayer vigil on Monday, July 13, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Church at 1985 Cedar Avenue. This comes after a fire destroyed their building early […]

On Monday, July 6, Macon-Bibb County, the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority, and area leaders will have the chance to learn more about Proterra’s electric bus technology and ride one through Downtown Macon. The presentation and tour will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Historic Macon Terminal Station and will include representatives from Macon-Bibb, MTA, partner organizations interested […]

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department will hold a Fireworks and Holiday Safety Demonstration on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. This demonstration will be held at Fire Headquarters at 800 Oglethorpe Street. With the change in Georgia’s fireworks laws, the Fire Department wants to make sure people celebrate safely by taking all necessary precautionary […]

On Saturday, July 4, 2015, Macon-Bibb County will host the 21st Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration at Lake Tobesofkee. All of the parks at Lake Tobesofkee will be open, there will be a live band, and the day will conclude with a fireworks show. This year’s event is sponsored, in part, by Central Georgia Marina, Central Georgia […]