In December, Edna Adams – Public Relations Specialist in the Office of Communications – was named a Rising Star in PR Daily’s Top Women in Communications awards program. “I’m so honored to receive this recognition for the work I’ve done, but I’m even more honored to do the work for Macon-Bibb County,” says Adams. “The […]
On Thursday, December 26, StreetScan, a leader in infrastructure assessment technology, will begin a detailed evaluation of roads throughout Macon-Bibb County. This assessment will provide critical information about the condition of nearly 1,200 miles of county-owned roads to determine future repairs, maintenance, and improvements as part of its Paving the Way program. “For too many […]
Macon-Bibb County offices will be closed Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. This includes City Hall, courthouses, and the Tax Commissioner’s Office. Emergency services will operate as normal. Ryland will NOT pick up trash and recycling on Wednesday, January 1. The pick up days […]
For the third year, Macon-Bibb County District 2 Commissioner Paul Bronson – along with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Macon Mental Health Matters, and other partners – joined together to take Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch around to different Macon-Bibb County neighborhoods. “Everyone deserves those moments of joy that we […]
If you’re looking for a safe and fun place to watch implosion of the abandoned hotel Downtown, we got you! Join Macon-Bibb County, NewTown Macon, and other community partners at Coleman Hill for a viewing party beginning at 8:00 a.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets to watch the implosion at 9:00 a.m. “We’ll […]
At its meeting on December 17, the Commission approved asking the community to extend the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The public for the extension will be on March 18, 2025. “Our SPLOST has helped us move so many great projects forward – from road repair to recreation centers to park improvements and more […]
The Macon-Bibb County Office of Planning & Public Spaces is inviting the public to share their thoughts on the future of the former Bibb Mill site, which is now known as the East Bank Project. To see the presentation that was given at two forums in November and to provide feedback online, click here. “We […]
Santa Claus – alongside Elf on the Shelf and the Grinch – made a special visit to the Atrium Health Beverly Knight Olsen Children’s Hospital on Wednesday to visit children and babies staying there. “This tradition is near and dear to our hearts,” said Fire Chief Shane Edwards. “To see their little faces light up […]
Kai Fan, Macon-Bibb County’s Web Application Manager, was recognized as Local IT Leader of the Year in the national StateScoop LocalSmart Awards. This award recognizes the county or city leader at the managerial or director level leading the charge to transform their communities with technology. “I am incredibly honored to be recognized as the Local IT […]
Hundreds of people danced their way to the Macon City Auditorium in their best sneakers on Saturday, December 14, for the 3rd Annual Mayor’s Sneaker Ball. People from all over Macon-Bibb County came together to celebrate the successes of our community. “The turnout this year was fantastic,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “For one night, it […]
