Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County is celebrating its crews in its Parks & Beautification, Public Works, & Solid Waste Departments as part of National Public Works Week, which is May 18-24 this year. All three departments are hosted luncheons for their crews on Thursday, May 22. They also had different opportunities for them throughout the week, such as […]

19 men and women stood on stage and had family members put a pin on their uniform. 19 men and women who had completed weeks of rigorous training and studying. 19 men and women who began the next phase of their lives. 19 men and women who are now…Macon-Bibb County Firefighters. “It is my honor […]

On Tuesday, May 20, Westside High School senior, Ja’Toria Sherman, was presented with a $6,000 scholarship from the Southern Tennis Foundation. She received the big check in front of her friends and coaches. “I was shocked,” said Sherman. “My coaches told me to apply for it, but I didn’t know if I would get it.” […]

Mayor Miller presents FY26 Budget with increased funding to community priorities On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Mayor Lester Miller presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. This year’s budget represents an increase in spending across budgets, including more funds allocated for public safety, IT, beautification, and […]

In the wake of recent shootings, Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM), Macon Violence Prevention (MVP), and Macon-Bibb County are making sure people impacted by the tragedies – whether they be victims, family, or friends – have access to needed and free crisis, trauma, and mental health counseling. “This is a tragedy that goes against everything […]

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Tax Assessors will be mailing state-mandated annual notices to all Bibb County taxpayers on May 16, 2025. The notices will be mailed to the owner of record as of the valuation date, January 1, 2025. Changes to tax laws require that all property owners be provided information annually as to […]

The Middle Georgia Firefighter Calendar is back after seven years! The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is working on its calendar featuring Middle Georgia’s finest for a good cause. The 2026 Middle Georgia Firefighter Calendar will benefit children’s healthcare in Middle Georgia. A portion of the dollars raised will be donated to Navicent Health Foundation to […]

For its May Committee of the Whole Meeting, Mayor Miller and the Macon-Bibb County Commission took time to visit the site of multiple major projects already in development or set to begin soon. “It’s one thing to discuss these projects and their details while sitting in Chambers in City Hall…it’s another thing to get out […]

On Monday, May 12, Mayor Lester Miller and Commissioners announced their commitment a historic investment in road improvements. “For too many years, there were never enough funds made available to care for our aging infrastructure, leading to potholes, sinkholes, collapses along the sides, and failing pavement,” said Mayor Miller. “Now, thanks to the SPLOST, the […]

Our Recreation Department is having another Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 24. It’s happening from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). The event is free and open to the public, but the food must be purchased. “This is such a community favorite, and we are […]