Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County Traffic Engineering is seeking public input to help guide its decision-making process when applying for grants to improve pedestrian safety. Currently, a survey is available online  through May 17, 2024. This grant is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy and Macon-Bibb’s Vision Zero strategy. Traffic Engineering will be applying […]

Our Fire Department welcomed its newest Deputy Chief with a special ceremony at Headquarters on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Ron Smith, Jr. is a third-generation Macon-Bibb fire fighter who worked his way up the ranks during the course of his 20 years. He most recently as the Division Chief of Training, helping open the Department’s […]

YouthUp, Inc. is holding its third monthly “Real Talk for Stronger Families” session as part of the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program. Partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department, YouthUp is holding the sessions to foster more open communication for youth and their parents and grandparents to better find solutions to issues teens may be […]

“We’re meeting people at the speed of life.”  The words spoken met the calmness of the people as they sat or stood among the trees near a soon-to-be more accessible lake in South Macon-Bibb. Despite nearby roads and houses, the only sounds were that of the cicadas and the discussions about the potential of the […]

On May 1, 2024, the Georgia State Environmental Protection Division (EPD) began its annual ban on outdoor burning to comply with Federal Clean Air Regulations. The Burn Ban will remain in effect until September 30, 2024.  During the summer months in Georgia, the ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels.  The Georgia […]

Our Recreation Department is holding its monthly Family Movie Night on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive), in front of the Round Building on the great lawn. Seating and concessions will open at 7:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 8:30 p.m. This month, families can come out and enjoy Aquaman & The […]

“To feel lighter, free, safe, and loved by community.”  According to Jamice Bentley-Terry and Ashley Monique from Chic Culture and Ashley Monique Designs, this is at the core of why they joined with Macon Mental Health Matters to start Tea in Tees as a women’s wellness circle to be an EmpowHER Hour.   It’s now […]

The Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) team will host its monthly Wellness Weekend beginning, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. with its newest event, Tea in Tees. The now four-day series of events is a chance for people to focus on improving their mental health through a variety of activities. All events during the weekend are free and […]

Mark your calendars for a delicious event! Our Recreation Department is having another Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival with more than a dozen vendors on Saturday, May 11. It’s happening from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, in Carolyn Crayton Park (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive). This will be the second festival […]

The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will hold an Open House at its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) next to City Hall during Downtown Macon’s First Friday festivities on Friday, May 3, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.    People will have a chance to tour EOC, also known as “the bunker,” learning its history, seeing what happens during severe weather, […]