Macon-Bibb County

From Cherry Blossom Festival – The Cherry Blossom Festival is thrilled to announce programming updates for the Veterans Day Parade in Macon-Bibb County on November 5 at 3 p.m. Enjoy patriotic themed floats, military units, marching bands and more as we honor our hometown heroes. Guests should plan to arrive early to experience the roar […]

On Thursday, October 26, Bibb, County schools participated in Read for the Record Day. Schools had a variety of community members who volunteered their time to read “With lots of love” by Jenny Torres Sanchez to students.   Research supports the importance of early reading literacy in the ongoing success of students later in their […]

During the Commission meeting last Tuesday, Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission presented Girls Dig Deeper Initiative and U Create Macon with a proclamation to declare Lights on After School Day on October 26. You can view the proclamation here.    Girls Dig Deeper Initiative and U Create Macon have provided significant leadership in the area […]

Pilot International was founded in Macon, Georgia, in October 1921, when a group of civic-minded business leaders established an international service organization. To celebrate its 102nd, Mayor Lester Miller presented representatives with a proclamation declaring October 16-21 as Pilot International Week in Macon-Bibb.  Pilot International is comprised of 290 clubs and over 5,500 members worldwide. […]

October 16, 2023, is officially known as Maestro Roderick Cox Day in Macon-Bibb County for his work, love of music, and world-wide achievements. Mayor Lester Miller and the commission presented Cox with a proclamation, which you can read here.    Cox was born and raised in Macon, where he attended public schools. He taught himself […]

There is still time to be part of our epic Macon Music Half Marathon on Saturday, November 4! So far, more than 525 people have already signed up for the race. You can sign up for the race at www.macontracks.org/macon-music-half-marathon.  Macon Tracks is also still looking for volunteers to help throughout the morning. You can sign […]

On Monday, October 23, Macon-Bibb County and the Middle Georgia Regional Airport unveiled plans for the new Fixed Base Operator (FBO) terminal, now known as High Note Aviation. You can watch the full announcement here.  “Yes, our new FBO building looks like a guitar,” said Mayor Lester Miller as the renderings were unveiled to the […]

Get ready for some wicked fun at Lake Tobesofkee as it hosts its first Trunk or Treat event! Families are welcome to enjoy “trunk-or-treating,”, games, food, music, and more at Sandy Beach Park (6880 Moseley Dixon Rd) on Saturday, October 28 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.  “We are so excited for this night of fun,” […]

On Tuesday, October 10, Macon Tracks and partners held press conference at Fall Line Brewing Company to announce the brewery as a new sponsor for the Macon Music Half Marathon.    “It’s great to have so many businesses and organizations step forward to be part of our first Macon Music Half Marathon; that shows us […]

Macon-Bibb County held its regular Mayor’s Council of Clergy Luncheon on Thursday, October 12 at the Bibb County School District’s Professional Learning Center, where dozens of our spiritual leaders gathered to get updates on what is happening in the community, and how they can help.  “It’s been very important to Mayor Miller and his administration […]