Macon-Bibb County

Safety

Safety

  • Cameras in and around Downtown to improve public safety
    Soon, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) will have another tool by which it can investigate crimes, find missing persons and vehicles, and improve public safety. More than 60 cameras will be installed Downtown, in Carolyn Crayton Park, and along the Riverwalk.  “With these cameras, we’ll better be able to protect people and property – […]

    February 24, 2023 published by

  • 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 associated with this method,” says says Jeremy Webb, Fire Safety Education Officer. “However, […]

    November 19, 2020 published by

  • Pedestrian safety sessions continue
    The Pedestrian Safety Review Board (PSRB) will hold its second of six sessions on pedestrian safety as part of the On the Move campaign at the Historic Douglass Theatre (355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 26. Future sessions will be held on August 9, August 30, September […]

    July 25, 2018 published by

  • Halloween festival & safety guidelines from the Sheriff’s Office
    Halloween will be observed in Macon-Bibb County on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office recommends “Trick or Treating” times from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To help ensure Halloween is a treat, Sheriff David Davis and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office want to share the following important safety tips: Costumes Wear a […]

    October 26, 2017 published by

  • Turkey fryer safety tips for a safe Holiday Season
    During the Holiday Season, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department would like to offer some turkey fryer operation safety tips to ensure that you and your family have a fun and safe time. “We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season,” says Lieutenant Brenda Thomas. “Fire safety starts at home, and with these […]

    November 24, 2015 published by

  • Statewide Burn Ban lifted, permits required from Fire Department
    On October 1, 2015, the Georgia State Environmental Protection Division is lifting the “Statewide Burn Ban.” Thought the ban is lifted the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, in accordance with the State Fire Prevention Code, still requires a burning permit be requested prior to burning. Burn Permit Regulations Burn permits are to be used for natural […]

    October 1, 2015 published by

Feature News

Was this page helpful?
TOP