The Brookdale Resource Center is adding a new resource to feed hundreds of people fresh food from its backyard. Mayor Lester Miller, United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG), Bibb County School District, and the Bibb County Cooperative Extension held a news conference on Thursday, March 16 to make the special announcement. You can watch it […]
On Wednesday, March 8, seven new volunteers were sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to support and help youth moving through the foster care system. They were sworn in by Judge Thomas Matthews after completing a five-week training course supported by a Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grant from Macon-Bibb County and the Community […]
The next round of Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grants through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) is now open, and churches and nonprofit organizations can now apply. Up to $600,000 form Macon-Bibb County is being made available to help reduce and prevent violent crime, and the Executive Leadership Team met at the Robert S. […]
Our Procurement Department has a new Director, someone who isn’t new to the Department. Earlier this month, the Commission approved appointing Interim Director Laura Hardwick as the new Director of Procurement. This week, we’re shining our Staff Spotlight on Laura! Laura started working with Macon-Bibb County in April 2021 as its Senior Procurement Officer. Now, […]
From Oby Brown with Historic Macon Foundation – A year ago, workers were clearing a 28-acre tract of thick privet. Today, county leaders and neighborhood residents gathered to dedicate Macon’s newest recreation area, North Highlands Park. Among Wednesday’s speakers were Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller; District 2 Commissioner Paul Bronson; Kathryn Dennis, President of the […]
It’s Women’s History Month! Throughout the country, women are being celebrated for their contributions to society. On Tuesday, March 7, the Commission approved a resolution to recognize March 2023 as Women’s History Month in Macon-Bibb County. The month is aimed at recognizing and spreading awareness of the importance of women in the history of the […]
Hutchings College & Career Academy students now have the option get a head start in a career protecting our community. The Fire Department, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), and Bibb County School District (BCSD) announced a new partnership that will allow students to get fire training during their senior year of high school. You can […]
From Bike Walk Macon- Open Streets Macon will return with a new route on Houston Avenue this Sunday, March 12, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Bike Walk Macon is enthusiastic to partner with Macon-Bibb County District 2 Community Family and Commissioner Paul Bronson to bring this important community initiative to a new neighborhood to […]
Remember, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 2:00 a.m. we move our clocks forward one hour to begin daylight saving time. The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to remind you to also change the battery in your smoke alarm. It’s a proven fact: working smoke alarms saves lives. It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3. Change your Clock; Change your Battery. […]
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has once again presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Macon-Bibb County for its Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, which runs from July 1, 20222 – June 30, 2023. In order to receive this award, Macon-Bibb had to publish a budget document that met […]
