Governor Kemp issues statewide Shelter in Place Executive Order
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a statewide Shelter in Place Executive Order on Thursday, April 2, 2020, due to the continued spread of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The Order goes into effect Friday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m. and lasts until 11:59 p.m. on...
Motor vehicle registration deadlines extended
Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner S. Wade McCord was notified the Georgia Department of Revenue would be extending motor vehicle registrations expiring on or after March 16, 2020 until Friday, May 15, 2020. Full details from the Department of Revenue are below. The...
Tax Assessor’s Office closed to the public
Deadlines approaching requiring forms by mail The Tax Assessor’s Office is closed to the public until further notice, and they have moved their services online at www.bibbassessors.com. People can find all the information and forms they may need on that site, and...
Departments, offices alter hours & schedules to protect health of employees & community
As the Novel Coronavirus 2019, or COVID-19, spread through Georgia, Macon-Bibb County departments and agencies began planning for how they could change operations to help protect the health of employees and the community, all while maintaining expected and needed...
Mayor Reichert declares local state of emergency for Macon-Bibb County
On Monday, March 23, 2020, Mayor Robert A.B. Reichert announced a local state of emergency for Macon-Bibb County until April 6, 2020, to help slow the spread of the Novel Coronavirus 2019, or COVID-19. That date could be extended with a further order should the need...
EMA, health partners encouraging preventative measures in light of COVID-19 concerns
Macon-Bibb’s emergency management officials, health partners, and other organizations continue to monitor updates regarding the spread of the COVID-19, the new strain of the coronavirus. There have already been several planning meetings and discussions to determine...
Heritage Trail, parts of Amerson River Park closed due to flooding
With this past week’s rainfall, the Ocmulgee River was at 23.77 feet on Friday at 9:00 a.m., which is nearly six feet about minor flood stage and nearly eight feet above where we take action. With its current height, the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is completely closed,...
Early Voting Happening Now
Early voting is open now in Macon-Bibb County for the Presidential Preference Primary. You can vote at the Board of Elections Office at 2525 Pio Nono Avenue. People were able to vote this week and will be able to do so next week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday...
Recap of March 3, 2020 Macon-Bibb Commission Meeting
At the Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Pastor Jeff Morris from Macon First Assembly of God led the invocation. He has almost 35 years of ministry experience, the last 28 years as a pastor in full time ministry. Prior to full...
Recap of February 18, 2020 Macon-Bibb Commission Meeting
At the Macon-Bibb County Commission Meeting on February 18, 2020, Commissioner Larry Schlesinger delivered the invocation. Thane Nye and Molly Prevette from the Academy for Classical Education led the Pledge of Allegiance. Thane Nye is a junior at the Academy for...