Macon-Bibb County

Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission spread cheer throughout every County department this holiday season by approving a one-time bonus for every full-time and part-time employee.  Last week, employees received the extra boost in their paychecks. Full-time employees received an additional $2,500 and part-time received $1,000.   On Tuesday, December 5, Mayor Miller presented to the […]

It’s that time of year again where you need to start looking for a new annual calendar, and our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) can help you do just that. This week, the EMA released its first Emergency Preparedness Calendar and distributed them to several local schools.   The calendars were part of an art contest with […]

This month, students in the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) took a trip to our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to learn about emergency preparedness and what  officials do to keep us safe during inclement weather.  “The Emergency Management Agency is honored to be a part of the GCAPS program,” said  EMA Director Spencer […]

The weekend of December 16 & 17, nearly 650 pickleballers from 11 states competed against each other in the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility, Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events. This was the largest pickleball tournament by about 200 players to be held in Macon-Bibb. “We couldn’t have asked for a better proof of concept […]

Registration is now open for the Clays for Central Georgia CASA tournament. This fundraiser will go to benefit the Central Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and its mission to recruit and train volunteers to be advocates for children in the foster care system, especially those 12 years and older. “This is a great opportunity […]

Macon-Bibb County government offices and the court system will be closed Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, in observance of Christmas, and Monday, January 1, and Tuesday, January 2, in observance of the New Year. Emergency services will continue to operate as normal those days.     Trash and recycling service provided by Ryland Environmental will be […]

On Thursday, December 14, Macon-Bibb County held its regular Mayor’s Council of Clergy Luncheon at the Delores A. Brooks Community Center. At this month’s meeting, the homily was brought by Dr. I. Edwin Mack of Unionville Missionary Baptist Church and comments were made by Sheriff David Davis, Judy Gordon, and Joshua Hale.    The Sheriff gave an […]

We’re ending the year with TONS to be grateful for at the Brookdale Resource Center. The Gardens at Brookdale have officially produced more than 4,030 pounds of fruits, vegetables, and herbs.  Seeds and crops were first planted at in April of this year, and since then, we have harvested squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, […]

On Thursday, December 15, Macon-Bibb County held a street dedication ceremony to honor Senator David E. Lucas, Sr. You can watch the full ceremony here.  In 2020, the Commission approved dedicating a portion of Jeffersonville Road in honor of the Senator. The stretch from Emery Highway until the point where Jeffersonville Road intersects and merges […]

From OVG360– The Macon Centreplex, Middle Georgia’s premier destination for entertainment, is proud to announce an extraordinary achievement following a month of unprecedented success. In November, the Macon City Auditorium and Macon Coliseum hosted a total of 21 events, including 3 sold-out shows, and welcomed more than 45,000 people through the doors. “We are thrilled […]