Heritage Pharma Group continues to offer free drive-through COVID-19 tests at two sites provided by Macon-Bibb County: the old Health Department (171 Emery Highway) and the Macon Mall (3661 Eisenhower Parkway). In the first two weeks of providing this service, Heritage Pharma provided more than 1,600 people with their results. “We encourage everyone to take […]
The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is holding its annual Student Oratorical Competition in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It’s happening at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center (132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). This year’s theme comes from Dr. King’s quote, “A riot is the language […]
On Saturday, November 20, Commissioner Bill Howell, in partnership with U Create Macon, held another Saturday Morning Breakfast Club (SMBC) for kids in the Historic Pleasant Hill neighborhood. Several volunteers helped Commissioner Howell and his wife prepare pancakes, sausage patties, and eggs for more than 80 children and adults. “Doing things like the Saturday Morning […]
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners Paul Bronson, Raymond Wilder, and Bill Howell were recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) for becoming Certified County Commissioners after completing the requirements of the Lifelong Learning Academy. They were recognized and presented a certificate of achievement during ACCG’s annual conference in Savannah. “Earning this certification is a true […]
On Thursday, October 28 our community came together at Rosa Jackson Center to recognize Lights on After School. Nationally, events like this celebrate after school programs and was held this year on October 28, 2021. The national day promotes the importance of quality after school programs in the lives of children, families and communities. More […]
At its meeting on October 19, the Commission selected Ryland Environmental to collect residential trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk items beginning January 1, 2022. New carts will be delivered in December and people should not use the new red cans until January. A press conference will be held Wednesday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. […]
There is still time to sign up and take part in our third #CleanStreetsMatter County-wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 23! Everyone is welcome to help make a difference in our community and help get our neighborhoods ready for children to enjoy Trick or Treating.. Those who sign up at KeepMaconBibbBeautiful.org will receive supplies including gloves, trash bags, grabbers, safety […]
Our very own Sherita Sims-Jones, Budget and Grants Manager, was selected to join a Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Committee. After applying, Sims-Jones was chosen to be on the national association’s Governmental Budgeting and Fiscal Policy Committee, one of only six members chosen from across the country. The Committee serves as a forum for exchanging […]
Our Fire Department’s Investigation Division received upgraded camera equipment thanks to a grant dedicated to Lt. Ben Gleaton, who we tragically lost earlier this year in an accident. Before his passing, though, he was working on getting a grant for his department. “Lt. Gleaton and I always talked about the needs of the Arson Investigation […]
On Monday, October 11, the Macon Volunteer Clinic (376 Rogers Ave.), together with Changing the Streets, will offer free spay and neuters for pets and free health screenings and a vaccination clinic for their owners. Since capacity is limited, you must reserve a spot by calling (478) 550-4428. “Macon Volunteer Clinic alleviates the working uninsured […]
