News
- Bibb’s Backbone: Celebrating the Team Behind Recreation
As part of National County Government Month, Macon-Bibb County is proud to launch “Bibb’s Backbone,” a new campaign that shines a light on the members of Team Macon-Bibb who work hard every day to serve our community, especially those whose efforts happen behind the scenes and don’t always get noticed. We’re starting the campaign by […]
- Macon-Bibb wins big in state tennis awards
Our Macon-Bibb County tennis community showed up and showed in 2024 and was celebrated at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) of Georgia Annual Awards this month. Macon-Bibb was represented in seven out of 26 categories. This includes our Recreation’s Tennis Division winning USTA Georgia Adaptive Tennis for teaching tennis to blind and visually impaired […]
- Portion of Third and Poplar to close for Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza
A portion of the intersection at Third and Poplar Streets will be closed through January 5 for the Downtown Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza. If you’re coming down Poplar Street, you will not be able to turn onto Third Street. This will allow people to cross Third Street safely when enjoying the light show. “We wanted […]
- 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 […]