News
- First Planting at The Gardens at Brookdale
Opportunities are growing at the Brookdale Resource Center as seeds and plants have been planted at The Gardens at Brookdale. On Tuesday, April 11, we held a First Planting Ceremony to commemorate the start of growing a garden behind the Resource Center. You can watch the full ceremony here. About 100 people, including Bibb County […]
- Frank Johnson Recreation Center holds celebration for Food Talk graduates
Eight people graduated from the Frank Johnson Recreation Center’s Food Talk program on Thursday, March 30. There was a short program followed by a healthy potluck dinner that was prepared by members of the class using what they learned through the program. These people, who are dedicated to eating better, spent eight consecutive weeks learning […]
- First-ever Teen RC Club accepting members
The Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center is now accepting members for its first-ever Teen RC Club. This is an opportunity for teens ages 12-18 to learn how to build, maintain and operate Radio Controlled Cars & Trucks at the Center every Thursday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for six weeks beginning April 13. This is […]
- Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival returns
Start making plans to enjoy a beautiful spring day with Picnic in the Park! Our Recreation Department is having another Food Truck Festival on Saturday, April 15. It’s happening from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). So far, there are nine food trucks with […]
- Recreation Department’s All-Star Team wins State Championship
The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department’s All-Star Basketball Team took home medals and a trophy after winning the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Class “A” 8 & Under State Championship. The team competed against eight teams in Tucker, GA the weekend of March 3-4. They defeated 4 teams with a win over Savannah, GA, who […]
- Leaders, family celebrate Dr. Betty Tolbert with park dedication ceremony
On Thursday, March 9, community leaders and family members gathered for a Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony at Dr. Betty Tolbert Park (115 Dr. Betty Tolbert Way). March 9 is also Dr. Betty Tolbert’s birthday. “I am just blown away by this occasion. I am so thankful for what Macon-Bibb and the Commission have done […]
- Bogus raffle tickets being sold
It has been reported to the Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department that one or more people are selling raffle tickets to raise money to send children to a water park, and that the drawing for gift card prizes will be held at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center. There will be no raffle held at the Frank […]
- Trash, trees, timing: holiday details for Macon-Bibb
Macon-Bibb County consolidated government offices will be closed a couple of days for the New Year holiday. We want to make sure you have all the information you need for a fun and tidy holiday season. Government offices are closed Friday, December 30 and Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. All emergency […]