Macon-Bibb County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is calling on young artists to put their creativity to work and help teach the community about emergency preparedness. EMA is now accepting entries for its annual Children’s Art Contest for the 2027 Emergency Preparedness Calendar. All Macon-Bibb County students in grades K-12, regardless of where they attend school, […]
Being prepared for severe weather starts with knowing when danger is headed your way, and Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) wants to make sure more families have a reliable way to receive those warnings. EMA will hold a free weather radio giveaway for Bibb County households on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:00 until 8:00 […]
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Macon-Bibb County will come together to remember the lives lost and honor the first responders who risked and gave their lives to save others. The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation will hold its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, at 8:45 a.m. at Public Safety Memorial […]
This school year looks a little different for Westside High School senior Christopher Knight and about 30 of his classmates. Instead of spending their entire school day in a traditional classroom, they’re getting an opportunity few high school students have – hands-on experience with the technology shaping the future of manufacturing. Knight is part of […]
The Office of Communications has been named a finalist in the national City-County Communications & Marketing Association’s (3CMA) annual Savvy Awards for its “Feet hit the floor; let’s go.” Stories from the Men’s Mental Health Meet-up campaign in the Government Service Delivery/Community Issue. This puts it in the top three nationally for this category, and […]
From Middle Georgia Regional Library – Middle Georgia Regional Library (MGRL) unveils new Downtown Bus Station Book Locker located at the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MBCTA) Transfer Station for library patrons to easily pick up and return books along their bus commute. Patrons can now select this outdoor book locker as a 24/7 pickup and […]
From Mercer University – Mercer University and Mercer Athletics, in partnership with Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, a Double Bear Mercer graduate, officially launched the countdown to the 2026 football season Thursday, unveiling plans for the nationally televised Aug. 29 FCS Kickoff matchup against East Texas A&M and introducing a free concert series designed to make […]
Story by Communications Intern Dexter Whitby, Jr. – On July 30, the 40 interns in the Mayor’s Office of Youth Employment and Engagement (M.O.Y.E.E) program were recognized by Macon-Bibb officials for completing their six-week-long program. Family and friends celebrated with a graduation ceremony in Commission Chambers at City Hall. Through the M.O.Y.E.E., young people ages […]
Forty Macon-Bibb County children spent part of their summer learning skills that could one day save their lives. From July 27-31, the Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department partnered with State Representative Tangie Herring (HD 145), the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, and several community partners to bring the YMCA’s Safety Around Water program to the South Bibb […]
A major investment in Macon-Bibb County is officially underway. On Monday, August 3, Unified Legacy Group broke ground on a new $125 million precision manufacturing facility at on Barnes Ferry Road, marking another major step forward for economic development and job creation in the community. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, U.S. […]
