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  • Bike Walk Macon announces Macon’s Big Bike Ride to advocate for safer, connected streets
    From Bike Walk Macon – Bike Walk Macon is excited to announce the first-ever Macon’s Big Bike Ride, happening during Downtown Macon’s First Friday on November 1, 2024. This powerful event and fundraiser will unite hundreds of middle Georgia bicyclists to champion safer, more connected streets and promote a healthier, more vibrant community.  The ride will begin […]

    September 13, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Mayor’s Literacy Alliance to promote literacy importance with series of events
    The week of September 16, 2024, is Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Georgia, and the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MLA) is launching a series of events in celebration and to provide assistance to people in the community.  “Our goal is to highlight the importance of improving literacy among children and adults in the […]

    September 13, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Emergency Preparedness Calendar Competition
    We want to show your child’s artwork in our next Emergency Preparedness Calendar! Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is inviting all students (K-12) who attend a Macon-Bibb County school to submit artwork for the 2025 Calendar.  Students can draw or paint any artwork including preparedness actions, natural disasters, man-made disasters, or communications. You can see […]

    September 13, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon Mental Health Matters celebrates Hispanic Heritage
    Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during this month’s Wellness Weekend. 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 Hour […]

    September 13, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Applications now open for government program for students
    Macon-Bibb County’s Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. The immersive program teaches young people about government operations in our community and state. Students will attend a monthly session where they’ll take trips, meet local and state leaders and elected officials, and learn how to conduct […]

    September 13, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • We will Never Forget
    It has been 23 years since the horrific attacks on our nation on September 11, 2001. To remember the lives lost and honor first responders, the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation held its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in Public Safety Memorial Park. You can watch the full ceremony here.  “Terrorist attacks can […]

    September 13, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon It podcast focuses on emergency preparedness
    Heat waves, and tornadoes, and zombie apocalypses, OH MY! Be prepared for any emergency situation with Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency Director Spencer Hawkins by listening to the latest edition of the Macon It podcast. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Amazon. You can also click here.  Previous guests have included Mayor Lester Miller, Macon […]

    September 9, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Tattnall Square Pickleball Center to host State Championships
    From September 13-15, 2024, the Tattnall Square Pickleball Center will again host the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s (GRPA) State Pickleball Championship. This will be third year it has been held here. “This is a chance for people to test their skills against players from around the state…and maybe even be named state champion by […]

    September 9, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Speed limit enforcement changing for 4 school zones Sept 9
    On Monday, September 9 four school zones will have changes in how the speed limit is enforced using cameras. The cameras in the Vineville Academy of the Arts (2260 Vineville Avenue) and Heritage Elementary School (6050 Thomaston Road) zones will be used to issue speeding tickets. Cameras have been added to the zones for the Academy for Classical Education (5665 New […]

    September 9, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon-Bibb to receive nearly $6 million for pedestrian safety improvements
    U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) announced over $37,000,000 in federal funding for localities across Georgia to strengthen road safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers, as well as promote better connectivity among communities. This latest round of funding will enable construction of new streets, pathways, and bridges designed to help Georgians […]

    September 9, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

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