Macon-Bibb County

“When they see this mural, I want them to know that just because they made a mistake, they can come back from it,” 7th grader Kylie Braswell said as she pointed to artwork that she and other students at SOAR Academy created.  Kylie says she made some mistakes that led her to attend SOAR Academy […]

As part of National County Government Month, Macon-Bibb County is proud to launch “Bibb’s Backbone,” a new campaign that shines a light on the members of Team Macon-Bibb who work hard every day to serve our community, especially those whose efforts happen behind the scenes and don’t always get noticed. We’re starting the campaign by […]

Due to the rising level of the Ocmulgee River, the Parks & Beautification Department is closing the following areas: Boat ramps on the north and south end of Amerson River Park. Dirt trails around the pond in Amerson River Park. Paved trail between the Overlook and north boat ramp in Amerson River Park. Spring Street […]

On April 4, Mayor Lester Miller joined leaders and staff at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, to plant a pinwheel garden as a visual recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Mayor Lester Miller also presented a proclamation, declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Macon-Bibb County. “Macon-Bibb is committed to […]

On Tuesday, April 1, Suzy McCullough was recognized and honored in front of her family, our Commission, and Middle Georgia Regional Libraries team for her work and dedication to Macon-Bibb County. Mayor Lester Miller declared March 28, 2025, as Suzy McCullough Day in Macon-Bibb. McCullough, Branch Manager of the Riverside Public Library, has served libraries […]

At its meeting on April 1, 2025, Mayor Lester Miller recommended spending $3 million from revenue from the school public safety cameras to help recruit and retain public safety employees and improve pedestrian infrastructure. “The money is going to where the state law requires it to go,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “Public safety is where […]

The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) has received a $310,000 grant from the National Park Service to restore and rejuvenate the DeWitt-McCrary House (320 Hydrolia Street). The funds will be used for masonry repairs, siding repairs, roof repairs, door and window repairs, electrical improvements, and HVAC improvements. “This is a great chance to rejuvenate […]

Macon-Bibb had some special visitors from our sister city of Kurobe, Japan last week. A group of 18 students from Sakurai High School traveled to see the cherry blossoms bloom in Macon-Bibb and see how our community celebrates the bloom.   Macon, Georgia, and Kurobe, Japan, have been sister cities since May 10, 1977. The cities […]

It’s never too early to think about summer plans for your students! Our Recreation Department is getting ready to open registration for Summer Camp. Registration opens on Tuesday, April 1. You can register here.  The camps run from June 2 until July 11, lasting each day from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The cost is […]

On Wednesday, March 26, about 150 people gathered at the Macon Mall to learn about affordable housing and what goes into creating it. The Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund and Land Bank Authority hosted the Developers Summit, a pivotal event designed to bring together nonprofit and for-profit agencies dedicated to advancing affordable housing solutions with […]