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  • More than just a park: Cliffview Park adds to revitalization in South Macon
    A spark of new life has been brought to South Macon, and although some would say it’s “just a park”, people at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 31, would say it’s more than that.  “We need a park, because parks are transformational. It’s not only transformational to the architect and landscaper, but to neighborhoods,” […]

    November 1, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • ‘Mother Jackson was an icon in this community’: Portion of Temple Place dedicated in honor Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson
    On Wednesday, October 30, County leaders and members of Jackson Temple Holiness Church unveiled street signs that read “Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson Way” in honor of Prophetess Mother Annie Bell Jackson. Temple Place, in front of the church was dedicated in honor of the Prophetess Mother for her work and love in the community. The […]

    November 1, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • First Bike with Dads event November 2
    Grab your bikes, Macon dads, and plan to join us Saturday, November 2, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Carolyn Crayton Park for the first Bike with Dad event. The idea for another event for dads and their children came after the success of Ice Cream with Dads in August.  “We had such a great turnout […]

    October 25, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Vote for web programmer to get national award
    Kai Fan, Macon-Bibb County’s Web Application Manager, has been nominated for Local IT Leader of the Year in the national StateScoop LocalSmart Awards, but he needs YOUR vote! Click on this link, and vote for him multiple times per day. This award recognizes the county or city leader at the managerial or director level leading […]

    October 25, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Operation Green Light for Veterans
    From November 4-11, 2024, Macon-Bibb County will participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans, which is sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO).   City Hall, the Bibb County Courthouse dome, the Mercer University Drive bridge, several buildings across Middle Georgia State University’s campuses, […]

    October 25, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • River Edge begins construction on Peer Support Center
    A piece of property in Macon-Bibb is being brought back to life thanks to River Edge Behavioral Health. The property was once a space where a blighted, abandoned motel once stood and housed dangerous situations in our community. Our Public Works crews demolished it as part of our Blight Fight, and to make way for […]

    October 25, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Macon Action Plan XL revealed 
    The third iteration of the Macon Action Plan (MAP) has officially been released and it has some exciting features that will benefit all of Macon-Bibb County. On Wednesday, October 22, the MAP Steering Committee, Urban Development Authority (UDA), NewTown, Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCGA), Knight Foundation, Peyton Anderson Foundation, and Macon-Bibb County celebrated the […]

    October 25, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Volunteers needed for MVP Community Festival
    The Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia (FCC) is hosting a Community Festival at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street) on Saturday, November 9, 2024. It’s free and open to everyone from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. FCC is also looking for volunteers to help out at the festival.  Families and people of all […]

    October 25, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Stanley Stewart sworn in as District 3 Commissioner
    On Tuesday, October 15, Commissioner Stanley Stewart was officially sworn into his District 3 seat in front of family and friends.   “I am extremely grateful to serve in this capacity, serve the people of East Macon and Macon overall,” said Commissioner Stewart. “I truly believe that by working together, we can make a community for […]

    October 25, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • MVP partner receives state recognition
    One of our Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) partners was recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) earlier this month for their efforts in making a difference in our community. On October 9, DCS gave Roger Jackson, founder of the Adult Readiness Program, the Private Stakeholder of the Year Award.   “To be chosen out […]

    October 25, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

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