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Macon-Bibb Transit Authority updates route names for buses
ROUTE 1: Old - "Vineville," New - "VINEVILLE / ZEBULON ROAD" ROUTE 2: Old - "Bellevue Kroger," New - "NORTH NAPIER / ZEBULON ROAD" ROUTE 3: Old - "West Macon / Macon Mal," New - "WEST BIBB / VA CLINIC (Veterans Administration Clinic)" ROUTE 4, BLOCK 1: Old - "North...
Georgia Attorney General Expands Gang Prosecution Unit to Macon-Bibb County
Attorney General Chris Carr, joined by Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy and Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Director Chris Hosey, yesterday announced the hire of veteran prosecutor Ashton Jordan and seasoned investigator Nathan Shoate as part of an upcoming expansion of the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit. Starting July 1, 2024, Jordan and Shoate will oversee the Unit’s regional efforts in Macon-Bibb County, with funding provided in the state’s FY 2025 budget signed by Governor Brian Kemp in May 2024. Jordan serves as Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Griffin Judicial Circuit, and Shoate is a Senior Criminal Investigator with the Major Crimes Unit in the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. In addition to Macon, the Attorney General will expand his Gang Prosecution Unit to include new prosecutors and investigators in Columbus and Southeast Georgia. This Unit is currently based in Atlanta, Albany and Augusta.
Events in Macon June 27- July3
A trivia marathon (well, six weeks), anime, music and fun kid stuff headline this week of activities to catch. Working out doesn’t have to be a grind. Rhythm & Rally Thursdays just got a major upgrade with a new DJ Night on the whole bottom floor! Drop by from 5:30-8pm and get that heartrate pumping to the combo of DJ tunes and pickleball action. Members can reserve a court for free, while visitors can sign-up for mix and mingle or reserve their own court. Enjoy a night of high-energy fun!
Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable aims to mobilize, engage voters
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - The Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable meets this weekend at the Marriott Macon Center. It’s an initiative of The Georgia Coalition For The People’s Agenda, emphasizing the power of making your voice heard. During the conference, they will be stargazing ways to get more...
'Macon is better because of his presence here' | Road to be dedicated to late Councilman Charles Jones
MACON, Ga. — Former Councilman and Pastor Charles Jones — who died earlier this month — will be honored once again on Friday. Macon-Bibb County announced that they'll unveil street signs on Plant Street dedicated to Jones, according to a press release. The signs will be placed between Jeff Davis Street and Mercer University Drive. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m.
Macon Launches Innovative Tiny Homes Project to Address Homelessness Crisis
In an endeavor to directly tackle the issue of homelessness, Macon has recently rolled out a project that features a cluster of tiny homes purposed for those without stable housing. According to a report by Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Sofi Gratas, ten one-bedroom dwellings have debuted on the east side of the city, with applications already exceeding the units available.
Two fires hit Houston County homes
HOUSTON COUNTY – Two significant fires hit Perry and Warner Robins this week. The fire in Perry occurred on Arena Road on Tuesday. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. According to Houston County Fire Chief Christopher Stoner, the fire started shortly after 2 p.m. Luckily, no...
Land preservation group acquires properties near Ocmulgee Mounds for 1st national park
ATLANTA – A nonprofit organization dedicated to land conservation has acquired two parcels of land in Middle Georgia that will support efforts to establish the Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia’s first national park. The “Branson Tracts” occupy 931 acres in Bibb and Twiggs counties. The Open Space Institute has...
Ask Mayor Miller: Red flags in Community Enhancement Authority management
Mayor Lester Miller said Macon-Bibb County will make sure the Little Richard House permanently reopens after withholding funds from Community Enhancement Authority which recently closed the community center and tourist attraction in Pleasant Hill. (4:00 into video) During this month’s taping of the Ask Mayor Miller program, he explained that...
Gray to host 6th annual Independence Day Extravaganza
GRAY, Ga. (WGXA) -- Gray will host its sixth annual Independence Day Extravaganza tonight at the Morris Bank Recreation Complex. The event drew nearly 5,000 people last year, and event planners hope the event will have similar numbers this year. The park will have food trucks and other kids' activities,...
Events Happening in Macon: June 28th - July 7th
Jun 07, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024 at 10:00 am. Bike Walk Macon’s Mobility Maker Member Party and fundraiser is on June 27th at Fall Line Brewing Co.!. Presented by Bike Walk Macon at Fall Line Brewing Co., 567 Plum Street, Macon, GA 31201. Jun 27, 2024 at 06:00...
New boards in Byron | Byron to add new skate park, tear down old elementary school
BYRON, Ga. — The city of Byron is adding a new outdoor skate park, and tearing down the old Byron elementary school to make room for the addition. The school will be demolished later this year to "ramp up" for the new grounds. The city is planning to build the skate park near its municipal complex. This approval will make it the second skate park in Central Georgia.
City of Centerville receives $50,000 grant to improve Center Park
CENTERVILLE – The city of Centerville received a $50,000 grant to expand recreation areas. Congressman Sanford Bishop announced on Friday, June 21, that the city along with the City of Byron will receive grants from the National Park Service. According to City Accountant Carol Harrison, the grant was from...
Macon Sees Job and Labor Force Growth Despite Rise in May Unemployment
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Macon recorded an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent in May, up seven-tenths of a percent over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 4.0 percent. “We are witnessing a shift within Georgia’s retail sector and several major industries as companies...
Macon-Bibb County offers cooling centers amid rising temperatures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With temperatures set to climb in the days and weeks ahead, Macon-Bibb county and local organizations are teaming up to offer more options for cooling and hydration to those in the community. The Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department is opening four of its centers to those...
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