Time to tee off for a good cause! The Fire Department is holding its annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). It’s happening Friday, October 18, at Historic Bowden Golf Course (3111 Millerfield Road). Tee time is at 8:30 a.m. Media members are invited to visit during the tournament and conduct interviews. This year, there will only be […]
In fewer than 100 days, runners will take to the streets for the second Macon Music Half Marathon, thanks to the generous partnership of Macon Tracks, Visit Macon, Macon-Bibb County, and presenting sponsor Atrium Health Navicent. Other partners include: Platinum Sponsor Visit Macon Emerald Sponsor James Bates Brannan Groover Gold Sponsors Mercer University Global Graphics […]
The Middle Georgia Regional Airport added a parking kiosk for those traveling through the airport. The kiosk will go live on Monday, September 16. Paid parking will only be required on the terminal side of the airport. The first four hours are free, and a full day of parking at the airport will cost $8. […]
Macon-Bibb County is the first to pass an ordinance in the state of Georgia requiring all County-owned restrooms to have accessible period products for women. “Period products should not be a luxury,” said Mayor Lester Miller at a press conference Tuesday. “No girl or woman should have to struggle to get the supplies they […]
Although many are back in school, summer isn’t over just yet! Our Recreation Department is giving you more opportunities to cool off by extending pools and splash pad season. Pools at Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard), Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University Drive), and South Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Road) […]
On Friday, August 9, people all over Macon-Bibb County changed their working scenery to participate in Middle Georgia Co-working Day. Co-working encourages the sharing of ideas, skills, and knowledge across various industries, leading to enhanced creativity, problem-solving, and the development of innovative solutions. The day started with coffee at Rosa Parks Square and a proclamation […]
On Tuesday, August 6, Commissioners agreed to close an unnamed right-of-way that runs through the City Hall parking lot. Closing this section, will allow that section to be used by the public once the DT Walton project gets started. The plan is to develop 140 loft units and a parking deck for people heading Downton […]
On Tuesday, August 6, the Commission unanimously approved hiring a contractor to handle the Rosa Parks Square. Macon-Bibb County is entering into a construction agreement with Stafford Builders & Consultants, Inc. Our Procurement Department posted a Request for Proposal (RFP), where 92 vendors applied. After review, Stafford Builders & Consultants, Inc., a local African American owned […]
On Thursday, August 8, about 100 members of faith-based leaders gathered at Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events for the Mayor’s Council of Clergy luncheon. The luncheon started with music and songs from the Gifted Harmony Choir. Speakers included United Way of Central Georgia President/CEO George McCanless, Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) Director Andrea Cooke, […]
The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank celebrated the completion of its expansion and renovations to the hub facility on Ocmulgee East Boulevard on Thursday, August 8. Mayor Lester Miller, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Feeding Georgia, and community partners attended the Ribbon Cutting. You can watch the full ceremony here. “It takes a team of […]
