Macon-Bibb County

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  • Macon Violence Prevention program helping fund afterschool programs
    At a meeting on October 21, Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission approved $25,000 in Macon Violence Prevention program funding for afterschool program services through Next Level Community Development Center. They currently serve students in 14 schools around the county, and Next Level has a documented history of successfully serving students and preparing them for […]

    October 24, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Contractors hired to repave nearly 50 more miles of road
    At meetings on October 14 and 21, Mayor Lester Miller and the Commission approved six more contracts for road paving as part of Macon-Bibb County’s #PavingTheWay program. McLeroy, Inc., Professional Paving Services, and Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction are being hired to repave 201 segments of road totaling 48.58 miles. Additional sections of road may be […]

    October 24, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Contractor selected for next round of Paving the Way
    On Tuesday, August 26, Commissioners unanimously approved hiring Professional Paving Services, LLC to manage another package of road paving and resurfacing. This is part of the Paving the Way program and the second package of roads of the 36.18 total miles that were put out for bid in July. “In two weeks, we’ve awarded contracts […]

    August 26, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Contractor selected for first new round of Paving the Way
    On Tuesday, August 19, Commissioners unanimously approved hiring an independent contractor for road repaving and resurfacing services. This is all part of the Paving the Way program and the first of the 36.18 miles of roads for repaving that were put out for bid in July. “We are moving forward even faster with our Paving […]

    August 20, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Macon-Bibb reduces property tax rate for 5th consecutive year
    Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller recommended and the Commission approved reducing the millage rate for the 5th consecutive year at its meeting on Tuesday, August 19. The new rate will be 9.575, which is a reduction of 0.325 from last year and 10.756 since he took office. “We’ve been able to lower our millage rate […]

    August 20, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Mayor Miller recommending 5th consecutive property tax rate reduction
    Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is recommending a 5th consecutive reduction in the millage rate. The new rate will be 9.575, which is a reduction of 0.325 from last year and 10.756 since he took office. Even with the reduction, it is still funding increases in funds for public safety, IT, beautification, recreation, and more. The […]

    August 10, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Nearly 130 more miles of roads identified for Paving the Way
    At the Commission Meeting on August 5, Mayor Lester Miller presented a list of 459 roads slated to have all or portions repaved in the next several years as part of the Paving the Way program. The list includes 129.36 miles of road and is estimated to cost $44 million from the voter-approved Special Purpose […]

    August 5, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

  • 36+ miles of road set to be repaved
    Macon-Bibb County has posted four Request for Proposals (RFP) for major road improvements as part of its Paving the Way program. Included in the four packages are 36.18 miles of road, totaling $11,841,367.77 coming from the 2018 SPLOST and state Local Maintenance & Improvement Grants (LMIG). To see the RFPs, click here. “We plan on […]

    July 30, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Mayor Miller presents FY26 Budget with increased funding to community priorities
    Mayor Miller presents FY26 Budget with increased funding to community priorities On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Mayor Lester Miller presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. This year’s budget represents an increase in spending across budgets, including more funds allocated for public safety, IT, beautification, and […]

    May 20, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Edna Adams recognized nationally as a Top Woman in Communications
    “I’m so grateful to have been recognized in front of some of the most powerful women in Communications,” Public Relations Specialist Edna Adams said of being recognized March 12 as a Rising Star by PRDaily. “The energy in the room was truly inspiring, and it was an amazing way to celebrate Women’s History Month!”    […]

    March 14, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

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