COMMUNITY NEWS
Macon-Bibb holds Career Fair for County positions
The Career Fair may be over, but there is still time to apply to one of many positions on Team Macon-Bibb. Our Human Resources Department held a Career Fair at City Hall on Thursday, March 16. More people came out to learn more about various job opportunities within...
Mayor, Brookdale Resource Center announce The Gardens at Brookdale
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...
New volunteers sworn in as advocates for youth in the foster care system
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...
MVP Executive Leadership Team meets to review plan, discuss goals
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...
Staff Spotlight: Laura Hardwick
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! ...
North Highlands Neighborhood welcomes new park
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;...
Celebrating Women’s History Month
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...
Fire Department, schools create career opportunity for high school seniors
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...
Bike Walk Macon gears up for Open Streets on Houston Avenue
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...