Macon-Bibb County

On Thursday, September 24, Macon-Bibb County leaders, Recreation Department staff, and community members gathered at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center to cut the ribbon and celebrate the completion of major renovations. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)-funded improvements include a new playground, expanded parking, renovations to the baseball and softball field and tennis court, […]

The first shipment of 20 new tornado sirens and supporting equipment was delivered for storage at the Public Works Department as part of the project to replace the current outdated system and expand coverage. The new 50-foot concrete poles began arriving in late April. In December, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved voter-approved Special Purpose Local […]

Macon-Bibb County officially celebrated the completion of Phase 2 renovations at Memorial Park Recreation Center with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 2. You can watch the full ceremony here. This is about more than upgrades,” said Dr. Keith Moffett. “It’s about creating a space where families can gather, kids can play, and neighbors can […]

There’s a long-standing tradition in the fire service that dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment, when a new fire engine arrives at the station, firefighters ceremonially “push” it into place. On Tuesday, March 17, Macon-Bibb County honored that tradition in a big way. The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held a push-in ceremony at […]

Barton Malow, in association with Sheridan Construction, has been chosen as the Construction Manager for the new Macon Arena, a major project that will replace the current Macon Coliseum and serve as a key part of the region’s expanding entertainment opportunities. Located southeast of Atlanta in Macon-Bibb County, the planned facility is designed to host […]

Beginning Tuesday, November 4, crews from McLeroy, Inc. will begin repaving Fulton Mill Road from Bethel Church Road to Skyview Elementary School as part of Macon-Bibb’s #PavingTheWay program. This section should take about four days to complete, and during that time, there will be intermittent traffic control. Drivers are asked to find an alternate route […]

On Tuesday, August 26, Commissioners unanimously approved hiring Professional Paving Services, LLC to manage another package of road paving and resurfacing. This is part of the Paving the Way program and the second package of roads of the 36.18 total miles that were put out for bid in July. “In two weeks, we’ve awarded contracts […]

On Tuesday, August 19, Commissioners unanimously approved hiring an independent contractor for road repaving and resurfacing services. This is all part of the Paving the Way program and the first of the 36.18 miles of roads for repaving that were put out for bid in July. “We are moving forward even faster with our Paving […]

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller recommended and the Commission approved reducing the millage rate for the 5th consecutive year at its meeting on Tuesday, August 19. The new rate will be 9.575, which is a reduction of 0.325 from last year and 10.756 since he took office. “We’ve been able to lower our millage rate […]

At the Commission Meeting on August 5, Mayor Lester Miller presented a list of 459 roads slated to have all or portions repaved in the next several years as part of the Paving the Way program. The list includes 129.36 miles of road and is estimated to cost $44 million from the voter-approved Special Purpose […]