On Monday, August 14, more than 30 nonprofit organizations came together to meet, learn about each other’s programs, and discuss community positives, challenges, and resources. These were the nonprofit organizations who were awarded funds in the second round of Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grants. “Thank you for being here and being part of Team Macon-Bibb. […]
The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) and Bank of America are giving teens and their families an opportunity to learn about money management and financial literacy with a class on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. It will be held at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street). The class is free and open to everyone, […]
On Tuesday, August 15, the Commission unanimously approved Mayor Lester Miller’s recommendation to adopt a millage rate of 10.723, which is a reduction of 7.178 mills and greater than the originally announced 5 mill reduction. This is the third consecutive year the Mayor and Commission have reduced property taxes. In the three years, there has […]
The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is holding its annual Fire Prevention Essay Contest and is looking for participants. The essay contest is for 5th, 8th, and 12th grade public, private, and home-schooled students in Macon-Bibb County. The essay must reflect the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme: “Cooking safety starts with YOU”! This year, Fire Prevention […]
The Mayor’s Council of Clergy Luncheon was held at the Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, August 10. The meeting happens every other month to discuss issues within communities and goals to make life better. This month the meeting had a multitude of special guests: Dr. Mary Butler of Liberty Evangelist Christian Church, Reverend Scott […]
The Gardens at Brookdale had a lot of extra hands Thursday as more than 70 first-year Mercer School of Law students came out to help pick food, spread dirt, and more. The Center (3600 Brookdale Avenue) serves as a transitional housing and resource center for people experiencing homelessness. Sarah Fisher, Gardens Manager, expresses her gratitude […]
First Choice Primary Care has signed up as a Platinum Sponsor of the inaugural Macon Music Half Marathon, which is happening on November 4, 2023. The Macon Tracks Running Club, Macon-Bibb County, Visit Macon, and presenting sponsor Atrium Health Navicent have teamed up to bring this new event that will have a positive impact on […]
Mayor Lester Miller will recommend to the Commission that it adopt a millage rate of 10.723, which is a reduction of 7.178 mills and greater than the originally announced 5 mill reduction. The Commission will vote at a meeting on August 15, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall (700 Poplar Street). This will […]
Wednesday was a bittersweet day as Maconites said farewell to the old Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce building located behind the Macon Coliseum before the Public Works Department began an impressive demolition. You can watch the demolition here. Chamber President Jessica Walden, Mayor Lester Miller, Chamber Board Chair Scott Siegel, and architect for the new […]
On Friday, July 28, a retirement celebration was held at the Macon-Bibb County Courthouse for Chief Judge Howard Sims for his years of dedicated service. Family, friends, and fellow colleagues all came together and hailed his tremendous service for justice. “I feel like a kid on the last day of school,” said Judge Sims with […]
