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- Tattnall Square Pickleball Center to host State Championships
From September 13-15, 2024, the Tattnall Square Pickleball Center will again host the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s (GRPA) State Pickleball Championship. This will be third year it has been held here. “This is a chance for people to test their skills against players from around the state…and maybe even be named state champion by […]
- Family Movie Night showing The Little Mermaid
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 […]
- Lake Tobesofkee to hold annual Spark Over the Park Independence Day Celebration
Lake Tobesofkee will host its 28th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Thursday July 4, 2024. Gates at all Lake Tobesofkee parks (Claystone, Sandy Beach, and Arrowhead) will open at8:00 a.m. and will close at 10:00 p.m. During the day, there will be normal activities such as swimming, boating, picnics, disk golf, and more. Live music with The Rescue […]
- 4th of July government hours, trash pickup changes
Macon-Bibb County will observe Independence Day, and close all government offices, including court system, on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Emergency and law enforcement services will remain operational, including the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, E-911, and EMA. The 11th Street Convenience Center (which is normally open seven days a week), and the Convenience Center on Fulton […]
- YouthUp, Inc. holding “Real Talk for Strong Families” sessions
YouthUp, Inc. is holding its third monthly “Real Talk for Stronger Families” session as part of the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program. Partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department, YouthUp is holding the sessions to foster more open communication for youth and their parents and grandparents to better find solutions to issues teens may be […]
- Recreation hosts Family Movie Night
Our Recreation Department is holding its monthly Family Movie Night on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive), in front of the Round Building on the great lawn. Seating and concessions will open at 7:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 8:30 p.m. This month, families can come out and enjoy Aquaman & The […]
- May Wellness Weekend hosted by Macon Mental Health Matters
The Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) team will host its monthly Wellness Weekend beginning, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. with its newest event, Tea in Tees. The now four-day series of events is a chance for people to focus on improving their mental health through a variety of activities. All events during the weekend are free and […]
- Recreation hosts 8th Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival
Mark your calendars for a delicious event! Our Recreation Department is having another Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival with more than a dozen vendors on Saturday, May 11. It’s happening from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). This will be the second festival […]
- “We are betting on us. We are all in.”
Mayor credits people of Macon-Bibb for moving community forward together “It’s a great day…a new day…thanks to each of you,” Mayor Lester Miller told more than 700 people gathered at the Macon City Auditorium for the annual State of the Community, hosted by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. “Just like you can’t ignore the […]
- Recreation Department hosts Family Movie Night
Our Recreation Department is holding its monthly Family Movie Night on Friday, April 19, 2024, April 19, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive), in front of the Round Building on the great lawn. Seating and concessions will open at 6:50 p.m., and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. This month, families can come out and enjoy Wonka […]