Macon-Bibb County

News

News

  • FALL into better mental health
    The Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) team will host its monthly Wellness Weekend beginning October 10, at 7:00 p.m.  The four-day event is a chance for people to focus on improving their mental health through a variety of activities.  All events during the weekend are free and open to everyone in the family. Women’s Wellness Circle Empower Her […]

    October 4, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Mayor Miller recognizes NotiVisión Georgia
    On September 21, Mayor Lester Miller proclaimed the day to honor NotiVisión Georgia for its efforts and accomplishments in our community. NotiVisión Georgia, a Hispanic-owned media outlet, was founded in 2018 by Monica Pirela and immediately worked to become a trusted source of information and communication. It began as an online news outlet but has […]

    October 4, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Celebrating our 3rd Hispanic Festival
    Color, music, and the smell of food from different Hispanic countries filled Carolyn Crayton Park as people from different backgrounds and cultures came together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The 3rd Annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival was celebrated on Saturday, September 21. “It was beautiful to see so many of our community members come together and […]

    October 4, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Fire Department assists with South Georgia hurricane rescue
    Our Fire Department assisted by sending team members to help in South Georgia, responding to areas heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. As part of the Central Georgia Task Force 4, Macon-Bibb was just one of 13 agencies that made up the GSAR (Georgia Search and Rescue) team. Our crew played a critical role in search […]

    October 4, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • #TeamMaconBibb responds to Hurricane Helene
    In the late hours of Thursday night, and early hours of Friday morning, September 27, Hurricane Helene made its way through Macon-Bibb County, causing trees and power lines to fall, knocking out power for more than 6,000 families. Our crews worked before, throughout, and after the storm to make sure our community stayed safe. Our […]

    October 4, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • “You get worn down. Everybody gets tired.”: Men’s Mental Health Meetups return Tuesday
    One humid evening in July, more than a dozen men gathered for the monthly Men’s Mental Health Meetups, and this time, they talked about communication and their children. At a previous meetup, they realized they were all more similar than they thought. During every meeting, they have spoken with honesty and heart, each seeking some kind of support […]

    September 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Freedom Park to host 10th annual boxing tournament
    About 40 boxers from across the state will be competing at Freedom Park’s United Boxing Club (3301 Roff Avenue) on Saturday, September 21. This is the 10th anniversary of the Belt Show and it begins at 12:00 p.m.  “This tournament shows the community that it’s more than just football, basketball, and baseball,” says Freedom Park […]

    September 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • ‘Helps fight blight and brings back hope.’: New housing to come to Historic Pleasant Hill
    On Wednesday, September 18, Macon-Bibb County leaders announced the Historic Pleasant Hill Neighborhood will be getting new housing for 64 families.   The Macon Housing Authority received $17.5 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Department of Community Affairs, to go towards building 64 new high-quality affordable rental properties. Macon-Bibb County will add another […]

    September 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • More than a park: Hope, advocacy, and service
    A space known for its peace will soon be a little noisier, but for a good reason. Rosa Parks Square is undergoing renovations, and our community celebrated this milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, September 19. “It’s a great day in Macon-Bibb County. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again and again […]

    September 20, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Middle Georgia Regional Commission opens new offices in Macon Mall
    “We’ve got elbow room,” Middle Georgia Regional Commission announced to a room of laughs.   She was speaking at the Regional Commission’s regular Council Meeting, the first in their new offices. They had previously been located on Emery Highway for 30 years, and had outgrown the space, making it difficult to work efficiently and serve the […]

    September 13, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

1 … 53 54 55 56 57 … 280

Latest News

Was this page helpful?
TOP