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  • Log Cabin Drive to temporarily close for pedestrian bridge construction
    On Saturday, October 29, 2016, Log Cabin Drive will be closed to through traffic from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. from Mercer University Drive to Napier Avenue. The road is being closed so construction of the pedestrian bridge over Rocky Creek can begin. The contractor, Gregory Bridge Company, will be building the steel portion of […]

    October 26, 2016 published by

  • Commissioner Tillman holding District 9 SPLOST forum
    Macon-Bibb County District 9 Commissioner Al Tillman will hold a public forum on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at New Pilgrim Baptist Church (4388 Robinson Road). This will be a chance for people to hear an update about Filmore Thomas Park and Log Cabin Drive, to learn more about the upcoming Special Purpose […]

    October 7, 2016 published by

  • Parking Lot expansion coming to Memorial Park
    Memorial Park is undergoing major renovations (as outlined in this MaconBibbTV feature), and now, the parking lot will be increased in size! Commissioners voted to approve using $220,000 in District 6 blight bond funds toward the parking lot expansion project. More spaces means more people can come enjoy the newly updated center and all it […]

    September 19, 2016 published by

  • Master plan approved for North Macon Park
    A master plan for North Macon Park was approved at the most recent Macon-Bibb Commission meeting. The $425,000 penny-tax funded plan includes a lot of changes to the overall look of the park. Bleachers, buildings, ball fields, dugouts, and other structures will be cleaned and renovated, and many replaced with newer and better materials. All […]

    September 19, 2016 published by

  • Skate park, other improvements coming to Central City Park
    If you’ve been to Central City Park recently, you may have noticed a few buildings aren’t there anymore! At the September 6 meeting, Commissioners approved moving forward with the the master plan for the Park’s improvements and upgrades – a $3.6 million contract with International City Builders. The voter-approved SPLOST funded project includes new roads, […]

    September 19, 2016 published by

  • County releases latest SPLOST financial statements
    To help keep the public updated on the progress of projects, Macon-Bibb County releases monthly financial statements for Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds. All statements are posted to a website dedicated to announcements, updates, and information about how the County is using the funds on the projects approved by voters. In recent […]

    September 19, 2016 published by

  • New East Macon-Bibb fire station’s construction celebrated
    The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Macon-Bibb Commission, and local ministers officially broke ground on Fire Station #111 (3947 Jeffersonville Road in East Macon-Bibb on Thursday, August 25. Once built, the station will be opened and dedicated as the Bert Bivins, III Fire Station. Featured guests at the groundbreaking included the Macon-Bibb County Commission, SPLOST Advisory […]

    September 19, 2016 published by

  • Portion of Hollingsworth Road remains closed
    The portion of Hollingsworth Road between Log Cabin Drive and Emily Street will remain closed for approximately two to three more weeks as a storm drain is installed and the pavement is prepared. (It has been closed since Monday, July 26.) While that portion is closed, drivers should use Emily Street to get between Hollingsworth […]

    August 23, 2016 published by

  • Vote to continue SPLOST set for November ballot
    Commissioners, and the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, approved plans to place the continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax on the ballot on November 8, 2016. The County has hosted a series of community meetings to hear from people about what they want to see done with the next SPLOST. The $280 […]

    August 16, 2016 published by

  • Plans approved for Mattie Hubbard Jones, Henry Burns Parks
    Two Macon-Bibb parks will soon see improvements. Commissioners approved Phase 1 of the Master Plans for Mattie Hubbard Jones Park, (located at the corner of 1st and 2nd Avenues, near L.H. Williams Elementary School) and Henry Burns Park (corner of Ingleside and Ridge Avenues). Renovations are being paid for with voter-approved SPLOST money, and WM2A […]

    August 2, 2016 published by

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