Macon-Bibb County

Our Macon-Bibb County tennis community showed up and showed in 2024 and was celebrated at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) of Georgia Annual Awards this month. Macon-Bibb was represented in seven out of 26 categories. This includes our Recreation’s Tennis Division winning USTA Georgia Adaptive Tennis for teaching tennis to blind and visually impaired […]

In August 2021, Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission approved a series of annual incentives for public safety employees, including the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management Agency, E-911, Lake Tobesofkee Rangers, and Civil Court Sheriffs. In January, the fourth incentive was given to all eligible employees, meaning $1,829,000 was given to 428 people.        “Our […]

That was Lester Miller on a cool evening on Monday, February 3, talking to a group of nearly 100 people representing Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) partners. They were gathered for one of their regular Collaborative Learning Exchanges, and on this evening, they heard from the Mayor, MVP Coordinator Jeremy Grissom, and Big Brothers Big Sisters […]

We need your help! Linear Park, located along I-75 in the Historic Pleasant Hill Neighborhood, is getting a major upgrade with new shade structures, recreational facilities, and improved irrigation to make it safer, more sustainable, and family-friendly. It’s been called Linear Park since it was created several years ago by the Georgia Department of Transportation.  As […]

The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) is getting ready to begin its Dig Deep Series, a journey focused on exploring essential leadership values that are shared, introduced and practiced with youth and students.    Through the series, participants will dig deep into these values and learn how to apply them effectively in both their professional and […]

Some students at SOAR Academy are taking home more than just textbooks and notes, thanks to Communities in Schools (CIS) of Central Georgia and a special partnership. During their first semester of the school year, they worked with U Create Macon.  Every Friday, for eight weeks, founder of U Create Macon, Charise Stephens-Merriweather and her […]

On Thursday, January 30, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrated the promotions of a new Captain and four new Lieutenants. The Department held a pinning ceremony where friends and family of the firefighters could witness the start of their new journey.   “I challenge each and every one of you to keep your intelligence,” Fire Chief […]

On Thursday, January 30, Macon-Bibb County recognized National Mentoring Month by presenting a Mayoral Proclamation to Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI), a Macon Violence Prevention partner. The proclamation was read by Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) Coordinator Jeremy Grissom.  Click here to read the full proclamation. January is National Mentoring Month, an annual campaign to raise […]

On Wednesday, January 29, Mayor Lester Miller and several Maconites were recognized as the state’s 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend magazine. Several others were recognized as Notable Georgians.  “This recognition shows us that the state sees what our entire team is doing here in Macon-Bibb County,” says Mayor Miller. “By working together with […]

After 25 years of protecting our community, Assistant Fire Chief Reco Stephens is stepping into a new journey in life – retirement. Our Fire Department celebrated Chief Stephens’ last day on Friday, January 24, with cake, snacks, and fond memories.  “Chief Stephens made a huge impact on our department in so many ways,” said Fire […]