Easter Surprise at the Brookdale Warming Center
"We are making a difference one person at a time." Easter Surprise at the Brookdale Warming Center On Sunday, April 4, the people, families, and children staying at the Brookdale Warming Center were treated to a surprise of 140 Easter baskets, donuts and snacks...
County Manager recognized for academic achievement in Lifelong Learning Academy
ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, recently awarded Macon-Bibb County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett with a certificate for successfully completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. "This was a great opportunity for me, as an administrator, to learn...
Howard Middle students donate to Brookdale Warming Center
On Wednesday, March 31, students from Howard Middle School's FBLA and DECA clubs – along with their advisors, Principal Tony Jones, and Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones – presented a donation to support the residents of the Brookdale Warming Center. Included in the...
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, local leaders tour COVID-19 vaccination sites
On Monday, March 29, Senator Jon Ossoff joined Mayor Lester Miller for a tour of the COVID-19 mass vaccination sites at the Macon Farmers' Market on Eisenhower Parkway run by GEMA and at the Health Department on Emery Highway. They were joined by staff from the...
2,000,000 pounds of debris and trash collected
Community encourage to hold neighborhood cleanups April 10 So far, more than 40 neighborhoods, businesses, organizations, and schools – have signed up to be a part of the Clean Streets Matter community-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 10, and dozens of other people...
Potential vote on OLOST, property tax reduction takes major step forward
On Wednesday, March 31, the Georgia Assembly – both the House and Senate – approved House Bill 575. If signed into law by Governor Kemp and later approved by the voters of Macon-Bibb, an Other Local Option Sales Tax (OLOST) would add a penny on the dollar for...
Students honored with national cycling awards
At the Macon-Bibb Commission Meeting on Tuesday, March 16, Mayor Lester Miller and Commissioners honored two student athletes who won national awards for cycling. Richone Jackson (pictured here) and Jaddarious Taylor both received honors from the National...
April 2021 is School Library Month in Macon-Bibb
Mayor Lester Miller read a proclamation declaring April 2021 “School Library Month” in Macon-Bibb County. The proclamation, which you can read here, outlines the importance of these media centers and their specialists. It goes on to say the School Library Media...
Second phase of Lake Tobesofkee improvements begins
The second phase of major improvements at Lake Tobesofkee has begun, and Macon-Bibb County celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, March 24. The site for the event was where brand new pickleball courts will soon be under construction. You can watch the...
Convenience Centers to help reduce illegal dump sites
On Tuesday, March 23, the Mayor and Commissioners toured the current Walker Road Landfill to discuss its closure and a convenience center in Monroe County to see what could eventually replace the landfill. Learn more in this MaconBibbTV video: Commissioners tour...