COMMUNITY NEWS

CASA Volunteers advocate for children in foster care
Central Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) just began another round of training for future volunteers. These amazing and loving members of our community will eventually work with DFCS, the court system, and other agencies to support children in foster...

Another pool, splash pad to open Saturday
These past summer days have been HOT! If you need to cool down, you now have a couple more options in our community. Starting Saturday, June 18, the pool at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center will be open in addition to the other pools at Delores A. Brooks, Booker T....

Staff Spotlight: Tim Adside
Tim Adside takes pride in being a go-to guy. From safety repairs to landscaping to keeping our streets clean, he’s ready for anything, and that’s why he’s our Staff Spotlight this week. Tim’s professional life started with a stint at the old Crown Plaza hotel while...

Code Enforcement Officers deputized by Sheriff
On Friday, June 17, nine Code Enforcement officers were deputized by Sheriff David Davis during a swearing in ceremony at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center. The officers have already gone through law enforcement training and have been Peace...

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia announces first round of Macon Violence Prevention grant recipients
On Tuesday, June 14 Macon-Bibb County City Hall, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia joined Mayor Lester Miller and community leaders to announce the first round of Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grant recipients. More than $800,000 in funding is being...

Free golf classes for kids at Bowden Golf Course
Time for your tots to tee up! Historic Bowden Golf Course, along with the PGA Junior League, is offering a FREE golf camp for kids. There will be an orientation at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, at Bowden (3111 Millerfield Road). The program is open to all children in...

Blight Fight passes 180th demolition
Our crews have been extra busy this week removing dangerous and dilapidated buildings in our community. The week started with Southern Equipment removing two blighted houses at 1164 Spartan Street and 554 Central Avenue on Monday. The following day, Waste Bucket took...

Former school converted to Senior Living Center
On Thursday, June 16, local officials including Mayor Lester Miller, Commissioners, and the Historic Macon Foundation held a ceremonial ribbon cutting to officially open the Alexander IV Senior Living Center. “This has been a beloved school and facility for a long...

Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration returns to Lake Tobesofkee
Lake Tobesofkee will host its 26th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Monday July 4, 2022. Gates at all Lake Tobesofkee parks (Claystone, Sandybeach, and Arrowhead) will open at 9:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. During the day, there...