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The Pleasant Hill Neighborhood Organization and Macon-Bibb County learned they would be able to take a major step forward in reconnecting the neighborhood thanks to a $500,000 federal grant
Macon, GA – Per reports, the grant was submitted through the community’s participation in the Reimagining the Civic Commons learning network, a national initiative which aims to demonstrate how public spaces can connect people of all backgrounds, cultivate trust, and create more resilient communities. Awarding of the grant...
Speed limit cameras at Stratford Academy and First Presbyterian Day School will begin enforcing the speed limit with tickets on Monday, March 18, 2024
Macon, GA – According to the officials, cameras are already enforcing the speed limit with tickets for the following school zones: Northeast High & Appling Middle, Rutland Middle & High, Weaver Middle, Westside High, Ballard-Hudson Middle & Ingram-Pye Elementary, Southwest High, Carter Elementary, Hartley Elementary, Heard Elementary, Springdale Elementary, and Windsor Academy.
Gov. Kemp announced he has directed the Office of Planning and Budget to again increase funding for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council’s Victim’s Services grant using $26 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds for FY25
Macon, GA – State officials announced that this brings the the total amount of ARPA funding currently dedicated to this grant to $94,237,210. The initial additions to the Victim’s Services grant were announced following significant cuts by the federal government to the Crime Victims Fund, also known as Victims of Crime Act funds, despite a continued and heightened need for services as a result of increases in crime during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is well underway with the advancement of the federally approved Georgia National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan, which has reached a significant milestone
Macon, GA – According to the statement, the Georgia Department of Transportation has conditionally awarded the following apparent successful proposers for the five locations during Round 1 of Georgia NEVI deployment. These electric vehicle chargers will be deployed through a Public-Private-Partnership utilizing federal and private funding. Under the terms...
Governor Brian Kemp announced the appointment of two judges and two solicitors general across the state
Macon, GA – According to the state officials, the governor has appointed J. Wade Padgett to the Court of Appeals vacancy created by the removal of Court of Appeals Judge Christian Coomer on August 16, 2023. Judge Padgett’s appointment to the Court of Appeals creates a vacancy in the...
The Commission unanimously approved appropriating up to $1.5 million for improvements at Rosa Parks Square, officials say
Macon, GA – According to the city officials, improvements to the park will feature with new seating, enhanced shading, and will be leveled off to be more accessible for events. There will also be a wall honoring local luminaries. There was already close to $1 million in the improvements...
Macon-Bibb County held the first Mayor’s Council of Clergy Luncheon of 2024 at the Tubman African American Museum
Macon, GA – According to the city officials, this month’s meeting featured comments by Mayor Lester Miller, Reverend Jason McClendon, Pastor Sara Pugh Montgomery, Steve Daugherty, Rhonda Williams, Dr. Dunaway, James Lewis, Reverend Payton Stone, and Dr. Ficklin. Mayor Miller gave the clergy an opportunity for them to...
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a suspect while he burglarized a local business
Macon, GA – According to the statement, this incident occurred at 3706 Mercer University Dr just after 11:00 P.M., Friday. BCSO officials said that the responding deputies were able to arrest a 16-year-old male for the burglary that occurred at the Mercer Vape and Tobacco. Deputies were able to...
State officials announced that the state surpassed $49.7 billion in exports in 2023, eclipsing the record-setting $47 billion in 2022
Macon, GA – According to the statement, Georgia currently ranks seventh in the U.S. for dollar value of trade, facilitating more than $186 billion in total trade to 222 unique countries and territories, and 12th in the country for dollar value of exports. Top exports for 2023 included civilian...
Gov. Kemp announced that SOLARCYCLE will create more than 600 new full-time jobs in Polk County, investing an estimated $344 million in a solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown
Maocn, GA – According to the state officials, the facility will be the first-of-its-kind in the country to use recycled materials from retired solar panels to make new solar glass. SOLARCYCLE currently operates two solar panel recycling facilities in the U.S., and the company’s advanced recycling technology allows it...
BCSO: 19-year-old dad arrested, faces a charge of murder in connection with the death of his 1-year-old daughter
Macon, GA – According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a disturbance within the 3800 block of Flamingo Drive after a call was made to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center. Deputies arrived and discovered a female, later identified as Janet Dorn, injured from a violent physical...
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of January totaled $3.05 billion, for an increase of $62.7 million, or 2.1 percent, compared to January 2023 when net tax collections approached $2.99 billion for the month
Macon, GA – According to the state officials, year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled $19.12 billion, for an increase of $315.7 million, or 1.7 percent, over the same period in FY 2023, an increase that was driven principally by the collection of the state’s motor fuel excise tax that was suspended during the first seven months of last year.
Members of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department made their way up to the State Capital to be recognized and honored by the Georgia State Firefighters Association for their exceptional dedication and service
Macon, GA – Per reports, Fire Chief Edwards released the following statement:. “I am so proud of all of our firefighters who continue to go above and beyond to serve not only this great fire department, but also the outstanding citizens in our community. We’re incredibly proud of these...
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit arrested 30-year-old suspect in connection with death investigation on Jeffersonville Road
Macon, GA – According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the 30-year-old man, later identified as Kendarrious Cone, was reportedly wanted in connection with the death of Cortavius Ates on February 10, 2024. Kendarrious Cone was apprehended in Twiggs County and then transported back to the Bibb County...
Officials announced that the second Macon Music Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024
Macon, GA – Per reprots, Mayor Miller, Macon Tracks, Atrium Health Navicent, and the Macon Bacon reportedly made the announcement during a press conference Wednesday. The first year, 614 runners participated in the race from 13 states, one foreign country, and 52 counties in Georgia. It became the largest...
The Georgia Suns Youth Empowerment Program is getting ready to gear up for another season of basketball!
Macon, GA – According to the officials, the Georgia Suns holds basketball practices every Saturday to get ready to play against teams throughout the Southeast. The first games will be held at the Ice Breaker Invitational in North Augusta, South Carolina on March 29-31. The program reportedly received a...
Cameras will begin enforcing the speed limit with tickets in the Carter Elementary, First Presbyterian Day School, Hartley Elementary, Heard Elementary, Springdale Elementary, and Windsor Academy school zones for people caught speeding 11 or more miles per hour above the posted speed limit
Macon, GA – Starting this week, warnings will be issued for speeders using the cameras in the Stratford Academy school zone, with full enforcement with tickets beginning March 6. Cameras are already enforcing the speed limit with tickets for the following school zones: Northeast High & Appling Middle, Rutland...
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault incident that occurred within the 3400 block of Houston Avenue
Macon, GA – According to the statement, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. When Deputies arrived on the scene, they discovered a twenty-eight-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics responded to the scene to provide medical treatment before transporting the male to a medical...
Macon-Bibb County and OVG360 introduced Atrium Health as the naming rights partner for Macon’s newest large entertainment venue
Macon, GA – According to the officials, the newly renamed, Atrium Health Amphitheater will open with Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top performing an inaugural concert on March 24, 2024. In addition to hosting world-class live entertainment, Atrium Health Amphitheater will host FREE community events through this new partnership, including...
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in helping locate a missing person
Macon, GA – According to the BCSO officials, 50-year-old Tracey Chatman was last seen by family members on February 2, 2024. Her family members stated they became concerned after being advised that she had not reported to work in three days. Family members stated that Chatman has been diagnosed...
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