On Thursday, August 1, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held a Push-In Ceremony for its newest aerial apparatus, also known as a ladder truck, at Fire Station #11 (3020 Riverside Drive). You can watch the full ceremony here. The ceremonial Push-In dates to the 1800s when crews returned from a call on horse-drawn equipment, that the horses were […]
On Wednesday, the sanctuary at Glorious Hope Baptist Church was filled with dozens of people committed to making our community a better place by preventing and reducing violent crime. They all gathered as Mayor Lester Miller and the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) announced the newest Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grant recipients “This started […]
Get ready to ROCK! On Saturday, July 27, music will be flowing through the streets of Downtown Macon as we celebrate the 25th year of Bragg Jam. “Bragg Jam has been the source for so many long-lasting memories for people through-out the years and it’s an experience that you don’t want to miss,” said Bragg Jam […]
On Monday, July 29, Mayor Lester Miller and Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) will announce the results of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) survey released earlier this summer. The announcement will be followed by a panel to discuss the results and talk about why this survey is vital to our community. The public is invited to […]
With steam rising from the pavement following a recent downpour, the air along Cherry Street was heavy and uncomfortable as 13 men walked up to Churchill’s first floor event space for an evening of conversation, honesty, and support. As uncomfortable as it was outside, the men opened the door to a space where they could […]
Macon-Bibb County was recently selected to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC). FEMA selects one community from each region every year, and Macon-Bibb County was the only community selected in the Southeast United States. “Emergency Management is a team effort. This course will allow our team to build […]
If you’re curious to learn more about Macon Violence Prevention (MVP), our Communications Office’s podcast Macon It takes a deeper dive into the initiative. In the latest episode, Public Relations Specialists Olivia Walter and Edna Adams interview MVP Coordinator Jeremy Grissom. “This episode allows us to take our time explaining what MVP actually is and […]
The Macon-Bibb County Commission has approved allocating $500,000 towards the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) initiative. The money is being given to the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) to distribute to organizations for a third round of MVP grants. Mayor Lester Miller and the CFCG will announce the grant recipients on Wednesday, July 31. Since […]
Our Recreation Department is holding its monthly Family Movie Night on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive), in front of the Round Building on the great lawn. This movie night was originally scheduled for July 12, but was rescheduled. Seating and concessions will open at 7:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 8:30 […]
The Mercer Tennis Classic is gearing up for another U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) Pro Circuit tournament and this year, organizers are expecting more of the world’s best with an upgrade in the cash prize. The USTA announced sponsoring $100,000 in prize money. “This doesn’t happen to a lot of tournaments,” said Eric Hayes, Mercer Tennis […]
