Macon-Bibb County

Mayor Lester Miller made a special trip Wednesday morning to visit students participating in Appleton Episcopal Ministries’ Free to Read Summer program. He joined students for story time, reading Chicken in Space by Adam Lehrhaupt as they learned about consonant blends. The day’s lesson focused on the “sp” blend, with words like space, spin, and […]

Story by Communications Intern Dexter Whitby, Jr. – Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants you to take precautions to ensure your safety and that of those around you. Accidents are often preventable. “Identify the individual is above the age of 18,” said Seargant Carell Rembert, “make sure they have not consumed any alcoholic beverages.” While firework […]

On Friday, June 26, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department turned calendar sales into a meaningful donation, presenting a $20,000 check to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. “This is one of the most creative philanthropic opportunities we’ve seen yet for the children’s hospital,” said Macey Terrell, President and CEO of the Navicent […]

On Thursday, June 25, the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity (MAHFH) celebrated its 40th Anniversary by dedicating homes for five local families. “Creating more affordable housing and revitalizing our neighborhoods takes strong partnerships, and we’re grateful to Macon Area Habitat for Humanity for being a key partner in that effort,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “Together, […]

Walking down the stairs, the first real sign of life a group of men saw was a lighted sign that read, “This must be the place.” It wasn’t hung there for them specifically, but it certainly was the right message they needed to see as they walked into Serenity Entertainment’s new (soon to be open) […]

Macon-Bibb County will observe Independence Day by closing all government offices, including the court system, on Friday, July 3, 2026. Emergency and public safety services will remain operational, including the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and Emergency Management Agency (EMA). The 11th Street Convenience Center, which is normally open seven days a week, and the […]

Story by Communications Intern Dexter Whitby Jr. – On June 18, the 100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Georgia took 28 students on a three-day trip to New York City. The organization partners with Bruce Elementary School, and the annual trip is earned by students through their participation throughout the school year. Throughout the year, members of […]

On Thursday, June 18, fire recruits sat in the first two rows of a packed Rock Springs Baptist Church as they celebrated one of the biggest milestones of their lives. Twenty-five men and one woman officially became firefighters, surrounded by the family and friends who had supported them every step of the way. “Today you […]

State championships. Sold out concerts. Packed trade shows. Buzzer beating shots. Epic takedowns. Amazing deals. Dancing the night away. Basketballs. Wrestling mats. Comic books and card games. Guitars and turntables. For nearly 60 years, all that and much, much more created memories for generations of people in Macon, in Middle Georgia, and around the state. […]

Lake Tobesofkee is inviting the community to celebrate Independence Day with its 29th Annual Sparks Over the Park fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Gates at all Lake Tobesofkee parks, including Claystone, Sandy Beach, and Arrowhead, will open at 8:00 a.m. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy everything the lake has to offer, including […]