On Tuesday, December 10, Mayor Lester Miller, students, and our community partners unveiled a new mural at the Hello House at the Brookdale Resource Center. This mural has been six weeks in the making thanks to a Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grant. “I hope when people see it, it gives them hope,” said Taquhan Williams, a 9th […]
Our public safety officials now have new and improved water rescue equipment to keep our community safe near waterways. On Tuesday, December 10, the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation announced they were awarded the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office with a $7,500 grant to buy self-contained, underwater breathing apparatus. “Our mission is simple. We create partners in […]
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Bibb County School District and Macon-Bibb County held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Innovation and Technology Academy. You can watch full ceremony here. “The Innovation and Technology Academy is proof that the Macon-Bibb County community is forward-thinking and ensuring we cultivate a skilled, innovative, and tech-savvy […]
The Frank Johnson Recreation Center needs your help to make a difference in our community for the holidays. The Center is collecting food items for its annual food drive now until December 15. You can bring non-perishable items, with a special emphasis on dry goods, such as macaroni, spaghetti, etc. Donations can be dropped off […]
On Tuesday, December 3, we celebrated our commissioners who have completed their terms on the Macon-Bibb County Commission. Tuesday was Commissioners Mallory Jones and Virgil Watkins’ last official Commission Meeting. Commissioners Elaine Lucas and Al Tillman, who vacated their seats earlier, returned for the celebration. “I want you to remember that each of these folks […]
Our very own Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director, Spencer Hawkins, was recently recognized at a national level for his efforts in making our community and nation a better place. On November 20, he was awarded the International Association Emergency Managers (IAEM) 2024 Presidential Citation by IAEM-USA President Carrie Speranza for his efforts in leading IAEM’s […]
Crews from Sellers Contracting Services will close Pinehill Drive to through traffic from Shurling Drive to New Clinton Road on Monday, December 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Only local traffic will be allowed on closed section of Pinehill. The road will only be closed to through traffic on Monday, December 9, but crews […]
A portion of the intersection at Third and Poplar Streets will be closed through January 5 for the Downtown Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza. If you’re coming down Poplar Street, you will not be able to turn onto Third Street. This will allow people to cross Third Street safely when enjoying the light show. “We wanted […]
As we approach Thanksgiving, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department would like to remind our community about the dangers associated with turkey frying. Deep frying turkeys has become a popular way to prepare the holiday meal, but it also presents significant fire risks if not done properly. Each year, turkey fryers are responsible for hundreds of […]
“We’re starting the New Year with a bang,” says Mayor Lester Miller of the pending implosion of the abandoned hotel Downtown (108 First Street) on January 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. “The way you start your new year is how you spend your entire year, so we’re going big and taking down a blighted building, making way for economic and […]
