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  • Abandoned Hotel Implosion: Forum held, watch party announced
    If you’re looking for a safe and fun place to watch implosion of the abandoned hotel Downtown, we got you! Join Macon-Bibb County, NewTown Macon, and other community partners at Coleman Hill for a viewing party beginning at 8:00 a.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets to watch the implosion at 9:00 a.m.   “We’ll […]

    December 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • SPLOST extension would continue major projects
    At its meeting on December 17, the Commission approved asking the community to extend the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The public for the extension will be on March 18, 2025.  “Our SPLOST has helped us move so many great projects forward – from road repair to recreation centers to park improvements and more […]

    December 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Online option provided for East Bank Project feedback
    The Macon-Bibb County Office of Planning & Public Spaces is inviting the public to share their thoughts on the future of the former Bibb Mill site, which is now known as the East Bank Project. To see the presentation that was given at two forums in November and to provide feedback online, click here.  “We […]

    December 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • A Merry visit: Santa & friends bring cheer to Children’s Hospital
    Santa Claus – alongside Elf on the Shelf and the Grinch – made a special visit to the Atrium Health Beverly Knight Olsen Children’s Hospital on Wednesday to visit children and babies staying there.    “This tradition is near and dear to our hearts,” said Fire Chief Shane Edwards. “To see their little faces light up […]

    December 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon-Bibb web programmer wins national award
    Kai Fan, Macon-Bibb County’s Web Application Manager, was recognized as Local IT Leader of the Year in the national StateScoop LocalSmart Awards. This award recognizes the county or city leader at the managerial or director level leading the charge to transform their communities with technology.  “I am incredibly honored to be recognized as the Local IT […]

    December 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Mayor holds 3rd Annual Sneaker Ball
    Hundreds of people danced their way to the Macon City Auditorium in their best sneakers on Saturday, December 14, for the 3rd Annual Mayor’s Sneaker Ball. People from all over Macon-Bibb County came together to celebrate the successes of our community.   “The turnout this year was fantastic,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “For one night, it […]

    December 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Holiday government hours, trash pickup schedule
    Macon-Bibb County offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They will also be closed on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. This includes City Hall, courthouses, and the Tax Commissioner’s Office. Emergency […]

    December 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Boxing Arena dedicated to Montgomery brothers, Bishop Frank Ray
    People filled the bleachers at Freedom Park, not to watch a boxing match, but to see the boxing arena renamed in honor of four men who have changed the boxing world in Macon-Bibb and across the world. On Friday, December 13, Macon-Bibb held a dedication ceremony for the Ray-Montgomery Boxing Arena, in honor of Bishop […]

    December 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • 2024 Leadership Macon Class opens Sensory Room at Booker T. Washington Community Center
    On Friday, December 13, the 2024 Leadership Macon Class celebrated the official opening of a sensory room at the Booker T. Washington Community Center. Each year, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Macon class picks a project they work on throughout the year that will benefit the community.   “This class heard us and recognized […]

    December 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Mayor, Commissioners get sworn in
    On Monday, December 16, 2024, Macon-Bibb County held an Inauguration Ceremony for Mayor Lester Miller and County Commissioners. Two new Commissioners were officially sworn in to take District Seats 4 and 8. You can watch the full ceremony here.   “This ceremony kicks off the beginning of a new team of leadership in our community,” said County […]

    December 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

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