Turkey fryer safety tips & live demonstration
Each year, the Fire Department reminds people to practice safety when using turkey fryers to prepare the big family meal. "As deep-frying turkeys have become a very popular way to prepare Thanksgiving dinner, people need to understand there are very real dangers...
Thanksgiving Holiday changes to office hours, solid waste collection
The offices of the Macon-Bibb County consolidated government will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2020. Emergency services will be maintained throughout the entire weekend. Yard and bulk waste collection by the Solid...
Help people by playing golf
The Macon-Bibb County Solid Waste Department is hosting its first Giving Others Lasting Foundations (G.O.L.F.) Golf Tournament at Historic Bowden Golf Course on Saturday, November 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. “During these...
Randy Stephens Tennis Center dedicated
Randy Stephens and his family prepare to cut the ribbon and officially open the new facility named for him. On Wednesday, November 18, Macon-Bibb County - through its Recreation Department and Office of Public Affairs - held a...
Parks & Beautification to continue focused, extra street sweeping effort
During October, the Parks & Beautification Department conducted a focused street sweeping effort using two of its sweepers and two that were rented. This was done clean major roadways and areas of concern in advance of the Macon Water Authority taking over...
Government hours and operations for Veterans Day 2020
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2020. To honor and recognize the people who protect and serve our Country, Veterans Day is recognized as a National Holiday. All Macon-Bibb County Government Offices will be closed that day. The Fire Department, Sheriff's...
Recap of November 3, 2020 Commission Meeting
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners met for their regularly-scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Pre-Commission started at 5 p.m. and the full Commission Meeting began at 6 p.m. The meeting was live-streamed to our Facebook page and our...
Municipal Court amnesty program brings in revenue to the county
The Macon-Bibb County Municipal Court collected more than $30,000 in unpaid and overdue fines through its annual amnesty program, which was held throughout October. The program promotes lawful driving privileges, settle outstanding violations with the court, and...
Macon-Bibb receives grant to improve pedestrian safety
The Pedestrian Safety Review Board (PSRB) was awarded a $23,400 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to continue the On the Move campaign, an informational, educational, and training program for all people. Its ultimate goal is to reduce the number of...
Hours change for PPE distribution
With the Recreation Centers reopening, the hours for distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) are changing to align with the hours the centers will be open. For all recreation centers except the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center, people can pick up their free...