Macon-Bibb County

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  • Mayor, MVP leaders present update on violence prevention
    On Tuesday, October 18, Mayor Lester Miller provided the Commission and public with an update on the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP).  “Violent crime does not occur in a vacuum and the interventions proven to be effective are collaborative efforts that bring all stakeholders to the table, especially the community,” said Mayor Miller in his opening remarks. […]

    October 21, 2022 published by

  • County launches new efforts to increase number of deputies on patrol
    On Monday, October 17, Sheriff David Davis, Mayor Lester Miller, and Fire Chief Shane Edwards announced a new effort to increase the number of deputies on patrol throughout the county. To watch the announcement in its entirety, click here.   “My staff and I attended the forums held last year that led to the Macon Violence […]

    October 21, 2022 published by

  • 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 trying to learn how to navigate high […]

    August 11, 2022 published by

  • PACE Center expanding support for young women with MVP grant 
       “This is your painting…this is your art,” says Eric Gordan, an Art Educator from Taylor County High School. “You are free to put on your painting, on your canvas, whatever you want.”  The Pace Center has gathered the group of at-promise youth ages 11-17 at the Booker T. Washington Center for a group session using […]

    July 8, 2022 published by

  • Teens design, sell t-shirts in anti-violence fundraiser
    Teenagers in the Mentor’s Project of Bibb County came together to create anti-violence t-shirts. Students in the Leadership Academy decided to make this their service project this year.  They unveiled the design of the shirts during a news conference on Wednesday with Mayor Lester Miller. The front of the t-shirt reads “Love me whole I’m […]

    June 24, 2022 published by

  • 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 care. They will be the advocates for the children in the system to make sure […]

    June 24, 2022 published by

  • 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 awarded to 25 nonprofit and faith-based organizations as part of ongoing efforts to prevent violent […]

    June 17, 2022 published by

  • Jeremy Grissom named Macon Violence Prevention Coordinator
    Macon-Bibb County has hired Jeremy Grissom to be its first Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) Coordinator, tasked with overseeing the numerous programs and efforts being undertaken to reduce and prevent violent crime in the community.   “This is a dream job…nobody would turn down an opportunity to do this much good in their community,” says Grissom. “This […]

    April 7, 2022 published by

  • MVP Grant Announcement Press Conference with CFCG
    Required orientation for applicants for the Macon Violence Prevention grant program through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) will open next week and run through April 4, 2022, the application deadline.    Mayor Lester Miller and the CFCG will hold a press conference at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 28, to announce details, requirements, and the […]

    February 25, 2022 published by

  • Commissioners get update on Macon Violence Prevention
    Before a Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 15, Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) leaders and partners gave Commissioners and the public an update on the initiative. Since the announcement of the initiative on June 10, there have been 14 public forums held with 1,100 people in attendance and 700 online surveys submitted. Leaders took the feedback […]

    February 18, 2022 published by

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