Macon-Bibb County

Tune in as we chat with Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Chief Shane Edwards about the exciting developments in our local fire department. Discover what it means for Macon-Bibb County to be recognized as a Class One Fire Department and how this prestigious rating impacts our community. Chief Edwards also shares insights into the standout features that make […]

On September 3, 2024, Fitch Ratings announced it upgraded the following ratings on for Macon-Bibb to ‘AA’ from ‘AA-‘, gave it a Rating Outlook of Stable, and removed the ratings from under criteria observation. Issuer Default Rating (IDR); GO sales tax bonds; Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) revenue bonds; Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority (Bass Pro […]

In late August, the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated the dedication of three new homes they and volunteers had recently built. The homes are located on Duncan Ave in Napier Heights and Worsham Avenue and Irving Avenue in Lynmore Estates. During the dedication, Macon Habitat and the community joined with the new homeowners – the Cooper, McCoy, and […]

At its meeting on September 3, the Commission approved Mayor Lester Miller’s recommendation to reduce the millage rate to to 9.9 mills. That is a reduction of 0.823 mills from last year and 10.431 since Mayor Miller took office. This millage rate – even with the reduction – is funding pay increases for employees (including […]

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is recommending a reduction in the property tax rate to 9.9 mills, which is down 0.823 mills from last year and 10.431 since he took office.   This millage rate – even with the reduction – is funding pay increases for employees (including for public safety like sheriff deputies and […]

The Middle Georgia Regional Airport is receiving $4,012,500 in grants from the Georgia Department of Transportation after an allocation by the General Assembly and advocacy work by Macon-Bibb County and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority. Construct T-Hangars State Funding Amount: $1,575,000 Construct Box Hangar State Funding Amount: $1,500,000 East Drive Extension State Funding Amount: $937,500 […]

On Tuesday, August 20, the Commission unanimously approved allocating $500,000 of American Rescue Plans Act (ARPA) funds towards mental health assistance and support for our community.  “We’re incredibly excited about the renewal of funding for Macon Mental Health Matters,” said Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) Director Andrea Cooke. “This support allows us to continue offering […]

On Tuesday, August 20, Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission recognized and celebrated the Bloomfield Youth Baseball 14U PRIDE Allstars for becoming the USSSA World Series.   They traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in July to compete and win.  Congratulations to Warrick McElroy III, Kyle Howard, Ken’darius Gilbert, Xavier Hutchings, Jr., Micah Clyde, Jayden Jackson, Darius […]

Macon-Bibb County Government Offices and Courts will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Emergency services such as the Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and Fire Department will remain operational.  The Convenience Center at 1010 11th Street will be closed on Monday, September 2, 20224. The Center will resume to […]

Curious to learn about how businesses and industries choose Macon or how revitalization happens in our community? Our latest Macon It guests take us for a deeper dive into how they make it happen.   Alex Morrison, Macon-Bibb Director of Planning and Public Spaces and Urban Development Authority (UDA) Executive Director, catches us up on the […]