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  • Macon-Bibb offices closed Friday ahead of 4th of July
    Macon-Bibb County will observe Independence Day by closing all government offices, including the court system, on Friday, July 3, 2026. Emergency and public safety services will remain operational, including the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and Emergency Management Agency (EMA). The 11th Street Convenience Center, which is normally open seven days a week, and the […]

    June 25, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • 100 Black Men give students New York City experience
    Story by Communications Intern Dexter Whitby Jr. – On June 18, the 100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Georgia took 28 students on a three-day trip to New York City. The organization partners with Bruce Elementary School, and the annual trip is earned by students through their participation throughout the school year. Throughout the year, members of […]

    June 25, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • 26 new firefighters ready to serve Macon-Bibb
    On Thursday, June 18, fire recruits sat in the first two rows of a packed Rock Springs Baptist Church as they celebrated one of the biggest milestones of their lives. Twenty-five men and one woman officially became firefighters, surrounded by the family and friends who had supported them every step of the way. “Today you […]

    June 25, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • The Big Reveal: Take a look at the new Macon Arena
    State championships. Sold out concerts. Packed trade shows. Buzzer beating shots. Epic takedowns. Amazing deals. Dancing the night away. Basketballs. Wrestling mats. Comic books and card games. Guitars and turntables. For nearly 60 years, all that and much, much more created memories for generations of people in Macon, in Middle Georgia, and around the state. […]

    June 25, 2026 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Celebrate Independence Day at Sparks Over the Park
    Lake Tobesofkee is inviting the community to celebrate Independence Day with its 29th Annual Sparks Over the Park fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Gates at all Lake Tobesofkee parks, including Claystone, Sandy Beach, and Arrowhead, will open at 8:00 a.m. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy everything the lake has to offer, including […]

    June 18, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • United We Dine for Brookdale raises more than $15,000
    From United Way of Central Georgia – United Way of Central Georgia and Macon-Bibb County announced that this year’s United We Dine for Brookdale raised more than $15,000 in support of the Brookdale Resource Center. The community-wide fundraiser brought together more than 40 restaurants, coffee shops, small businesses, and residents across Central Georgia to support […]

    June 18, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • “We deal with heavy things all the time.”: Men’s mental health group meeting Monday, June 22
    If there’s one thread that goes through every discussion at the monthly Men’s Mental Health Meet-up, it’s “You are something to someone.” It doesn’t matter the topic nor who attends, the men spend that hour and a half uplifting each other, listening to their stories, and providing a level of support they say they can’t find […]

    June 18, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon-Bibb approves FY27 Budget
    On Tuesday, June 15, Macon-Bibb County approved its Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, and it includes increases to priority areas while assuming no change to the millage rate. All information (including the budget, presentation, meeting videos, timelines, required advertisement, and more) are posted online at www.maconbibb.us/proposedfy27budget. “It is through our budget that we set our priorities […]

    June 18, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Celebrate freedom at the Juneteenth Parade in Downtown Macon
    The community is invited to celebrate freedom, culture, and unity during the Juneteenth Parade hosted by Macon Black Culture on Sunday, June 21, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Downtown Macon. The parade will bring together local organizations, community groups, performers, and residents to honor Juneteenth and celebrate the rich history, resilience, and contributions of African […]

    June 18, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon It: Technology, Innovation, and Cybersecurity
    What does it take to keep an organization as large and complex as Macon-Bibb County connected, secure, and running smoothly? In the latest episode of Macon It, released on Tuesday, June 16, we sit down with Macon-Bibb County’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), Tekquell Watson, to discuss the critical work happening behind the scenes in the […]

    June 18, 2026 published by Edna Ruiz

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