On Tuesday, November 19, the Commission unanimously approved a one-time retention pay adjustment for all part-time and full-time County employees. Mayor Lester Miller brought this recommendation forward with the intention that up to $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) would be spent on this pay adjustment, with $1,500 going to full-time employees and […]
On Monday, November 18, we celebrated the official re-opening of Runway 10-28 at the Macon Downtown Airport. “This project has been a long time coming as it has been much needed at our Downtown Airport,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “A renovated new runway will help attract more people and Middle Georgia State University students to […]
At its meeting on November 19, Mayor Lester Miller recommended and the Commission approved using money from school speed zone violations to fund multiple public safety projects. “We have worked from the beginning of my administration to improve public safety, and that’s because thousands of people told me that was their top priorities,” says Mayor […]
For more than a decade, a Macon hotel has sat vacant…attracting theft and vandalism, filling with water in lower areas at times, growing mold, and causing other issues that are not part of a rejuvenating, strengthening, and thriving Downtown. Several groups have tried over the years to bring the property back to life and capitalize […]
It’s time for your weeks and months of training to finally pay off as you get ready to cross the finish line of the Macon Music Half Marathon. In its second year, the race will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in Carolyn Crayton Park. “We’re excited to say this half marathon is back and better […]
From YKK (U.S.A.) – YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. announces the 50th anniversary of its Macon Factory, a milestone marking half a century of commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, and community in the heart of Georgia. On November 9, YKK celebrated this special occasion with a Family Day dedicated to its employees. The event featured speeches from […]
On Thursday, November 14, Macon-Bibb County’s IT Department, Planning & Zoning, and NewTown Macon participated in the fourth annual The Opportunity Project for Cities (TOPC) Demo Day, which is hosted by The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University and the Centre for Public Impact. Over the last few months, our IT Department has […]
On Tuesday, Macon-Bibb County held a groundbreaking ceremony to commence the start of a $600,000 SPLOST-funded improvement project at Claystone and Arrowhead Parks. “We’re really excited to finally give these parks the love and care they deserve,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “These improvements are something our visitors are going to be excited to experience.” Claystone’s […]
Four boys, students with Men About Change, sat around a table with artist and owner of Mama Hawk Draws Erin Hawkins, brainstorming and sketching out ideas that will make people feel good. “Even if you’re in a dark place, hopefully the peace sign makes you feel better,” said Jordan, 8th grader at Weaver Middle School. […]
The Booker T. Washington Community Center is celebrating 45 years of serving the Historic Pleasant Hill Neighborhood and Macon-Bibb County. On Friday, November 8, the Center held an Open House and unveiling of a plan for a sensory room. This year’s Leadership Macon Class presented to the Macon Mental Health Matters Alliance the plan to create […]
