Two of our very own Macon-Bibb County Procurement Officers have been working hard to make sure our County is spending taxpayer dollars effectively. Nan Tharpe and Charles Wimberly recent earned the Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate Certificate, a state certification aimed to enhance skills and knowledge on the state procurement process, rules, and available resources. “Things […]
Yasmeen Roman is a dedicated Fire Private with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department, where she responds to emergency calls and plays an essential role in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. When asked about what inspired her to pursue this career, Yasmeen shared that her passion for helping others and the internal fulfillment it brings motivated her to […]
On Tuesday, March 4, Mayor Lester Miller, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, and the District Attorney’s Office made a presentation to the Commission and public on the work of the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program the previous year. Since it began in 2021, this presentation has been made annually as […]
On a cold and windy Thursday morning, the sun shined brighter on Coleman Hill as family and friends reunited to celebrate three men who left a lasting impact on them and so many in our community. “If it weren’t for the great songs Brax wrote, there wouldn’t be a Bragg Jam. In my mind, there […]
The Honorable Chéferre Young, affectionately known as Ché, is making HERstory as she is now the first woman and first African American/Black person to ever serve at the Chief Juvenile Court Judge for the Macon Judicial Circuit. “This is bigger than me,” said Judge Young. “It represents a lot of progress for our circuit, opportunity […]
From Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority -The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) celebrates Macon-Bibb’s recent designation as one of Site Selection Magazine’s “Top 10 Metro Cities.” The ranking celebrates Macon’s quality of work and economic accomplishments that attract new business investment and create value for industries in the area. Economic accomplishments include the recently announced expansions […]
Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund and Land Bank Authority are excited to announce the upcoming Developers Summit, a pivotal event designed to bring together nonprofit and for-profit agencies dedicated to advancing affordable housing solutions with the latest incentives available in Macon, Georgia. Scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the […]
The next Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) Wellness Weekend is happening over the course of two weekends, and there will be a new event kicking off right after that. • March 8, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Mental Health Pop-Up Gym at the Booker T. Washington Center, • March 9, 10:00 a.m.: Community Hike at the Ocmulgee […]
“Eric, what is it going to say when you’re finished painting,” Communities in Schools (CIS) Chief Executive Officer Taryn Collinsworth asked one of students standing along and at various heights of the wall, paint brushes in hand. Without hesitation, he replied: “You can literally come back from anything. It’s all about ya mindset.” The words […]
If there was one thread that defined this month’s Men’s Mental Health Meet-up hosted by Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) and Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM), it was that of responsibility. A responsibility to family, to jobs, to the community, and, most importantly, to self. If there was a second thread to it all…it was children. […]
