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  • SPLOST-funded upgrades happening at Filmore Thomas Park
    Construction has officially started at Filmore Thomas Park for its newest upgrades. Macon-Bibb County leaders and the Recreation Department celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, March 27. You can watch the full ceremony here.  “Personally, I can’t wait to be back at this site when it’s completed,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “This could not […]

    March 28, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon HerStory: Tammy Cravey
    Tammy Cravey, a dedicated fire inspector with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department, has always been driven by a deep passion for helping others. “Serving others just gives me joy… and I get to do that daily,” she shares. Early in her career, Tammy focused on rescuing people during fires, but as a fire inspector, she now […]

    March 25, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

  • EMA provides free weather radios, pillow shakers
    As the National Weather Service was holding multiple severe weather briefings with Emergency Management Agencies (EMA) and partners around the state ahead of a line of severe storms impacting Georgia the weekend of March 14-16, our local Macon-Bibb EMA wanted to take another step in helping the community prepare. The day before the storms were […]

    March 21, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • SPLOST overwhelmingly approved: Voters show support for improving roads, public safety, recreation, economic development
    Throughout early voting and on Election Day (March 18, 2025), the voters of Macon-Bibb County overwhelmingly supported the continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), a single penny on the dollar which can only be used to fund things like capital improvement projects. It was approved by the voters by 83%!!  “This […]

    March 21, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Retired firefighter honored for bravery during fatal fire
    During the March 18 , Commission Meeting Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission honored a very special retired firefighter. Mayor Miller and the Stafford family were in on a little surprise for Chief Stephan M. Stafford. Chief Stafford thought his wife was going to be recognized when it was really all for him.  “Whereas Chief […]

    March 21, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Celebrating Cherry Blossom Festival royalty
    Once you’re Cherry Blossom Festival royalty, you wear that crown or tiara for the rest of your life. On Tuesday, before the Festival began, Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission recognized current and previous royalty with a proclamation. March 18, 2025, is now known as the Cherry Blossom Royalty Ambassadors Appreciation Day. You can read […]

    March 21, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Southwest High School Basketball team recognized by Mayor, Commissioners
    Southwest High School’s boys varsity basketball team is representing Macon-Bibb very well by being the Region Champions and State Division IA Runner Ups. On Tuesday, March 18, during a Commission meeting, the basketball team was recognized with a proclamation declaring March 18 as Southwest Patriots Boys Varsity Basketball Team Day.  “For you all to band […]

    March 21, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • SPLOST-funded improvement project at Memorial Park Recreation Center
    “In 1957, my grammar school won the small enrollment basketball championship in that gym,” said Theron Ussery during a groundbreaking on Monday, March 17, 2025. “It’s great to be in the mecca of Macon sports.”   That moment was full circle for Ussery, as 68 years later he would be standing next to what is now […]

    March 21, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • EMA adds Cherry Blossom information to MBCAlert mobile app
    Headed out to or visiting Macon-Bibb for the annual International Cherry Blossom Festival running from March 21 through March 30? Want to know when and where roads are closed around special events? Need to know where all the events are? Want to make sure you and your family have a safety plan in place? Curious […]

    March 21, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon HerStory: Takella Gooch
    Takella Gooch serves as a Fire Captain with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department, where she leads a fire crew and oversees fireground operations, all while prioritizing the safety of her team. Reflecting on what inspired her to pursue this career, Takella explained, “I was born and raised in Macon-Bibb County. I love the city of Macon, […]

    March 20, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

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