Macon-Bibb County

The Mayor’s Council of Clergy Luncheon was held at the Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, August 10. The meeting happens every other month to discuss issues within communities and goals to make life better. This month the meeting had a multitude of special guests: Dr. Mary Butler of Liberty Evangelist Christian Church, Reverend Scott […]

The Gardens at Brookdale had a lot of extra hands Thursday as more than 70 first-year Mercer School of Law students came out to help pick food, spread dirt, and more. The Center (3600 Brookdale Avenue) serves as a transitional housing and resource center for people experiencing homelessness. Sarah Fisher, Gardens Manager, expresses her gratitude […]

First Choice Primary Care has signed up as a Platinum Sponsor of the inaugural Macon Music Half Marathon, which is happening on November 4, 2023. The Macon Tracks Running Club, Macon-Bibb County, Visit Macon, and presenting sponsor Atrium Health Navicent have teamed up to bring this new event that will have a positive impact on […]

Mayor Lester Miller will recommend to the Commission that it adopt a millage rate of 10.723, which is a reduction of 7.178 mills and greater than the originally announced 5 mill reduction. The Commission will vote at a meeting on August 15, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall (700 Poplar Street). This will […]

On Friday, August 4, Macon-Bibb County filed suit in Superior Court against the owners, agents, and corporations of Green Meadows Townhomes (3317 Hollingsworth Road) due to the amount of criminal activity, emergency calls, and other reports there. Additionally, Green Meadows has consistently violated ordinances related to the safety and condition of its apartment buildings and […]

Wednesday was a bittersweet day as Maconites said farewell to the old Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce building located behind the Macon Coliseum before the Public Works Department began an impressive demolition. You can watch the demolition here. Chamber President Jessica Walden, Mayor Lester Miller, Chamber Board Chair Scott Siegel, and architect for the new […]

On Friday, July 28, a retirement celebration was held at the Macon-Bibb County Courthouse for Chief Judge Howard Sims for his years of dedicated service. Family, friends, and fellow colleagues all came together and hailed his tremendous service for justice.  “I feel like a kid on the last day of school,” said Judge Sims with […]

On Friday, August 4, 2023, Mayor Lester Miller, Commissioners, family and friends of Jim Hickman, and Recreation Department staff gathered at Historic Bowden Golf Course for a road dedication ceremony in Mr. Hickman’s honor. You can watch the full ceremony here. “My dad, he was larger than life,” said Hickman’s son, Scott Hickman. “He believed […]

The third Convenience Center is officially opening Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 1520 Ninadel Drive. Mayor Lester Miller, Commissioners, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, and the Solid Waste Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the opening. You can watch the full ceremony here.   “Our goal is to make it easier for people to […]

Beginning Tuesday, August 1, Macon-Bibb County will again fully enforce the speed limits around schools using the automated camera system, where they are installed.   “We definitely saw a reduction in speed around schools last year, whether there were cameras at the school or not, and we are looking to add them to even more […]