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 […]
On Saturday, July 13, the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) announced during its annual Awards of Excellence program that Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Communications was the recipient of three awards. The Hub received a Meritorious Award in the E-newsletter category. The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Middle Georgia Regional Airport Runway Extension received an Excellence Award in the […]
The monthly Men’s Mental Health Meet-up, hosted by Macon Mental Health Matters (MMGM) and the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program, will conclude its first series of meetings on Tuesday, July 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Churchills on Cherry (557 Cherry Street). Another series of meet-ups will be announced at a later date once organizers take time to evaluate the program […]
YouthUp, Inc. will hold its “Real Talk for Stronger Families” parent/teen gathering on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Theron Ussery Community Center (816 North Macon Park Drive) at 6:00 p.m. Partnering with Macon Violence Prevention and the Recreation Department, YouthUp is holding the monthly sessions to foster more open communication for youth and their parents […]
Our Public Works crew began tearing down the blighted and empty former motel near the corner of Ingleside and Riverside drive on Wednesday, July 17. This clearance will make room for River Edge Behavioral Health’s new Peer Support and Community Adult Center. “We are excited to be able to play a role in the revitalization […]
On Tuesday, July 16, crews from Reeves Construction started repaving nearly 2.5 miles of Columbus Road as part of Macon-Bibb’s #PavingTheWay program, an effort to repave, restripe, and fix the worst roads in the county. “For too many years, a lack of funding meant our roads deteriorated faster than we could fix them,” said Mayor […]
“Life isn’t easy when you come from a background of mental health and drug issues, not because you know of better, but because you don’t know anything else.” True words spoken by Timothy Hart, who will soon be moving into the Tiny Cottages of Macon, which were built and will be managed by River Edge […]
