COMMUNITY NEWS
Cadence Bank donates to Brookdale Resource Center
“It’s such a success story, we’re proud to play a small part of it,” says Cadence Bank Georgia Regional President Spencer Strickland of a $5,000 donation made to the Brookdale Resource Center through the United Way of Central Georgia. The Brookdale Resource Center...
Staff Spotlight: Robert McCord
Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) works around the clock to make sure Macon-Bibb is prepared in the event of an emergency. Whether it’s a pandemic, a weather event, or other dangerous situations – our team of highly educated and experienced professionals are...
Football and cheerleading registration extended
Are you interested in signing your child up for football and cheerleading season? There is still time to do so! The Recreation Department extended registration another week. The Recreation Department is looking for 4-year-old flag football players, tackle football...
Preventing violence and guiding kids through Project 32
Joseph Mann couldn’t stand to hear about another life lost due to violence in his community. It hurt him even more when his mentee and son’s friend was the 32nd homicide in Macon-Bibb County in 2020. Devaun Patton was more than just a number. He was a 16-year-old...
Macon Mental Health Matters to hold Pop-Up Gym Saturday
Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is hosting another Mental Health Pop-Up Gym on Saturday, August 13, at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street). The gym starts at 10:00 a.m. with yoga, followed by a drum circle at 11:00 a.m., and then mediation at...
Staff Spotlight: Deo Oliver
The heat of the summer is prime time for mosquitos to get out and bother us. Thankfully, we’ve got a person and their team working most evenings to keep the bugs at bay, while keeping you and your pets safe. That, paired with a generous donation at Amerson River Park,...
School district holds safety summit for emergency response teams
On Thursday, July 27, the Bibb County School District held a Back-to-School Safety and Security Summit for its emergency responder partners to talk about the upcoming school year. They discussed school security plans, the roles of each agency, new communication...
Historic Vineville Neighborhood Association to hold cleanup
On Saturday, August 6, the Historic Vineville Neighborhood Association (HVNA) is holding a community cleanup from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Volunteers are invited to meet at the corner of Roff and Clisby Avenues. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) is supplying the...
Last Saturday for public pools
This is the last weekend to enjoy four of our recreation department's public pools! Saturday, August 6, 2022 is the last day pools will be open this summer season. Memorial Park, South Bibb Recreation Center, Frank Johnson Community Center, and Booker T. Washington...