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- Hundreds make way to Tattnall Square Park for pickleball state championship
For the third time in a row, Tattnall Square Pickleball Center (1115 College Street) is hosting the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Pickleball State Tournament. The tournament is happening Friday, September 15 through Sunday, September 17. Matches begin Friday at 10:00 a.m. More than 450 players came from Hiawassee to Cairo to play pickleball this weekend. With the success of Macon-Bibb County […]
- Recreation Department begins mentorship program
Our Recreation Department is hosting a mentoring and brotherhood program for young men at several recreation centers throughout Macon-Bibb County starting September 4. The program is free and available for all boys ages 7 – 17 at the Frank Johnson, South Bibb, Kings Park, Memorial Park, Delores A. Brooks, Theron Ussery, Bloomfield-Gilead, L.H. Williams, and […]
- ‘He was larger than life’: Portion of road dedicated in honor of Jim Hickman
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 […]
- Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center holds Splash Bash to welcome back members
On Friday, July 7th the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center held its 3rd Annual Splash Bash to welcome new members and back existing members. “This is a way to come together, have various members across Macon-Bibb County come together and tailgate like football season and have some good food and celebrate and enjoy some water,” […]
- Bud Dupree returns home to host free football camp for teens
Do you have a teenager who wants to be the best football player? There’s an opportunity for them to learn from the best on Sunday, July 9, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Wille Smokie Glover Drive). Hometown hero and Atlanta Falcons superstar Bud Dupree is hosting the Macon-Bibb […]
- MBC CRIBS: Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center
Seniors at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center are staying busy with the many activities and opportunities happening there. We got an exclusive look into what’s happening at the Center and how you can get involved. A couple of months ago, the Center got a brand-new exercise room to keep them in shape. This was […]
- MMHM brings Pop-Up Gym to South Bibb Recreation Center
Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is taking its monthly Pop-Up Gym to the South Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Rd) for the first time on Saturday, July 8. This Gym will feature a few new opportunities for everyone in the family. The Gym is from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., rain or shine, with its […]
- ‘Ms. Lewis is smiling down on us today’: Community welcomes new Frankie E. Lewis Park off Houston Avenue
On Tuesday, June 6, dozens of community members, including friends and family of the late Frankie Everett Lewis, gathered for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the completion of the brand-new Frankie E. Lewis Park at 834 Lynmore Avenue. Ms. Lewis’ family, including her sons and grandchildren were there to cheer on their mother and […]
- Recreation Department hosts Family Movie Night in the park
Our Recreation Department is holding its monthly Family Movie Night on Friday, June 9, at 7:15 p.m. in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive), in front of the Round Building on the great lawn. This month, families can come out and enjoy watching Zootopia together. “Our Movie Night is a great way for families to come together […]
- Registration for Recreation Department Summer Camps now open
The end of the school year is quickly approaching and it’s time to start making plans for what your children will be doing this summer! Our Recreation Department is bringing its Summer Camps back and registration is open now. You can sign up here. The camps run from June 5 until July 14, lasting each […]