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  • Solid Waste Dept, ADS educating public about services
    On Friday, December 18, the Macon-Bibb County Solid Waste Department and Advanced Disposal will hold a media demonstration of the new services and changes to existing services beginning in January.  The demonstration will begin at 2:00 p.m. in Amerson River Park near Porter Pavilion. The Solid Waste Department will show what types of items can […]

    December 17, 2015 published by

  • EMA receives Homeland Security grant
    You may know the Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency (EMA) reacts fast when there’s a crisis happening, but the team at the Emergency Operations Center works all year so they can spring into action immediately when there’s an emergency. Thanks to a major grant from the US Department of Homeland Security, year-round preparedness will now be […]

    December 17, 2015 published by

  • Pet-a-Truck event to raise money for United Way
    Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare will host its 2nd annual Pet-a-Truck fundraiser benefitting United Way on Saturday, December 19, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s event will be held at the new Animal Welfare Center at 4214 Fulton Mill Road. “We wanted to give back to the community that continues to support us […]

    December 15, 2015 published by

  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission to announce series of events, assist with Mentors Project community service day
    The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission will hold a press conference on Monday, December 14 at 11:00 a.m. to announce this year’s events to celebrate and honor the memory of the civil rights leader. This year’s announcement will be held in First Presbyterian Church’s Chapel (682 Mulberry Street). “This is the time of year […]

    December 13, 2015 published by

  • Filmore Thomas Park construction celebrated
    Big changes are coming to the Log Cabin Road area, including new sidewalks, a pedestrian bridge, realigned intersections, house demolitions, and a long-awaited, brand new park. On December 16 at 3:00 p.m., the Macon-Bibb County Commission, SPLOST Advisory Commission, members of the Filmore Thomas family, and residents in the Bellevue will celebrate the construction of the […]

    December 1, 2015 published by

  • EMA educating public during Winter Weather Preparedness Week
    While many consider the snow and ice that accompanies the winter season to be scenic, people can forget that winter weather has the potential to devastate communities and affect thousands of people. Snow and ice can disrupt transportation and cause power outages, making it important for Macon-Bibb residents to be prepared. The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management […]

    November 30, 2015 published by

  • Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
    Macon-Bibb County offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2015. Emergency services will operate, as usual.  People that have their garbage picked up on Thursday by the Solid Waste Department will have it picked up on Friday, November 27. People that have their garbage picked up by Advanced Disposal Services […]

    November 25, 2015 published by

  • Turkey fryer safety tips for a safe Holiday Season
    During the Holiday Season, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department would like to offer some turkey fryer operation safety tips to ensure that you and your family have a fun and safe time. “We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season,” says Lieutenant Brenda Thomas. “Fire safety starts at home, and with these […]

    November 24, 2015 published by

  • Macon-Bibb to expand recycling & yard waste pick up program
    On November 17, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved the expansion and standardization of recycling and yard waste pickup and realignment of garbage pickup services. Beginning January 4, 2016, the following services will be offered: Every home will have the opportunity to have curbside single stream recycling, something that many residents have been requesting for several […]

    November 19, 2015 published by

  • Christmas gifts, donations sought for Annual Mayors’ & Commissioners’ Motorcade
    2015 marks the 57th year of the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade, a statewide effort to benefit the mental health hospitals located throughout Georgia, and Macon-Bibb County is currently collecting items for distribution at Central State Hospital. To watch a video from the Georgia Municipal Association and the City of Douglas about Central State Hospital and the impact the […]

    November 18, 2015 published by

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