On Thursday, May 18, 2023, 24 students graduated from Macon-Bibb County’s Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS). They were presented with a diploma to honor their completion of the immersive program that teaches young people about government operations in our community and state. “This year we had a wonderful group of students,” said Community […]
Seniors at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center now have another way to stay physically active all year round! The Center recently added a new Workout Room with brand-new exercise equipment. “This is something our seniors have been advocating for a few years and they are so excited to finally have this,” said Center Supervisor […]
Macon-Bibb County is currently in final negotiations for the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) to transition from Lowe Aviation to the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. FBOs provide a variety of services to pilots and planes, include fueling, hangaring, and ground transportation. Henry Lowe will still maintain his charter business. With the additions of new industries, the […]
On Friday, May 19, Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) held its second session of its Lunch & Learn series. This session, focused on men’s mental health and was live streamed from Just Tap’d. You can watch it here. The session included Mayor Lester Miller, Sheriff David Davis, Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) Coordinator Jeremy Grissom, and other […]
Hate that you missed your chance to help plant blueberry bushes at the Gardens at Brookdale? Want to help provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the residents in the Brookdale Resource Center? Well, you’re in luck! The Bibb County Cooperative Extension has two chances to volunteer and spread mulch around the freshly-planted blueberry bushes at […]
During their Committee Meeting this month, Commissioners went on a tour of the Macon Mall led by Director of Planning & Public Spaces Alex Morrison. Reporters and staff also joined as they saw updates of the new outdoor amphitheater being built at the Macon Mall. Words that seemed to ring true as people nodded heads […]
On Thursday, May 18, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) held its annual Awards Luncheon at City Hall. About 200 people from our community joined the celebration as the organization presented awards to several people and organizations. You can watch the full ceremony here. “We are so thankful for everyone who continuously helps our mission in keeping […]
The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) is teaming up with Macon Mental Health Matters to hold another Mental Health Check-In for teenagers, a time for teenagers to come forward and learn more about their mental state. The second session is happening Wednesday, May 24 at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street) from 6:00 – […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is holding a variety of events to help you take care of your mental wellness. On Sunday, May 21, the organization is holding a Community-Wide Mindfulness Day in Rosa Parks Square (701 Poplar Street) from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. “Communities all over […]
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Mayor Lester Miller presented to the Commission and public the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. During that presentation the Mayor announced he is proposing a property tax reduction of at least 5 mills. This will be the third consecutive year Mayor Miller reduced property taxes, taking it from 20.331 when […]
