COMMUNITY NEWS
2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
Shane Edwards to be installed as Fire Chief
Shane Edwards will officially be installed as the new Fire Chief of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department with a Pinning Ceremony on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. The Ceremony will be broadcast live for the public...
Trash Talk: Answering your questions
On Thursday, January 13, we held our first ever Trash Talk Live Q&A segment online with Ryland Environmental, the company that began handling solid waste collection services on January 1, 2022. “We are working hard to make sure everyone has the information they...
Free COVID-19 testing serves hundreds
Heritage Pharma Group will continue to offer free drive-through COVID-19 tests at two sites provided by Macon-Bibb County: the old Health Department (171 Emery Highway) and the Macon Mall (3661 Eisenhower Parkway). In its first week of providing this service, Heritage...
Government offices closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Macon-Bibb County government offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Emergency services and law enforcement will remain active with no interruption. Ryland Environmental will continue solid waste collection...
Annual Dr. King student essay contest Sunday
The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is holding its annual Student Oratorical Competition in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It’s happening at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center (132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). This...
Staff Spotlight: Lt. Billy Strange
This week, we are shining our Staff Spotlight on a member of our Fire Department who has gone above beyond the call of duty for our community. Lieutenant Billy Strange has been with the Fire Department for almost 15 years, beginning right after he graduated from...
Macon-Bibb to celebrate, honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Monday, January 17, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Board is hosting two events to celebrate Dr. King’s birthday. The celebration will begin at the Tubman African American Museum with a breakfast for everyone at 8:30 a.m. Then, at 10:00 a.m. the Board will gather...
Tattnall Square Pickleball and Tennis Center named Facility of the Year
The Tattnall Square Pickleball and Tennis Center has been named Facility of the Year for 2021 by the Georgia Pickleball Association (GPA), the first time ever they have given out this award.The 17-court Center was recognized at a state level compared to more...