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Macon+Bibb County Consolidation Update (November 6, 2012)

Posted Tue, 11/06/2012 - 7:58am

In an effort to make sure you remain informed of decisions made by the Macon-Bibb County Consolidation Transition Task Force and Committees, as well as let you know of upcoming meetings, the City of Macon and Bibb County are working with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC) to provide you with ongoing updates and information.

Change your Clocks; Change your Batteries

Posted Thu, 11/01/2012 - 10:09am

Remember, November 4, 2012 at 2:00 a.m. is the day we move our clocks backwards on hour to end daylight saving time.

You should also remember when you change your clock to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. It’s a proven fact, working smoke detectors saves lives.

According to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, more than one million dollars in property in Macon and Bibb County have been destroyed in fires this year. It’s as simple as 1,2,3 to help protect your homes. Change your Clock; Change your Batteries.

Please consider sharing this information with your friends, family, and colleagues, as working smoke detectors can save lives. Thank you, in advance, for your assistance in getting this information out to the community.

Source: Macon-Bibb County Fire Department

Process to Build Technology Infrastructure for Consolidated Government Begins

Posted Fri, 10/26/2012 - 2:30pm

As part of the Macon-Bibb County Consolidation, the Transition Task Force approved the team of Shafer Consulting and Technical Support Services, Inc. on Wednesday, October 17 to work with the City and County to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP). This will be used to seek out vendors that can provide a new, innovative, and cutting edge package of system and technology tools for the new government’s public administration and public safety services. By taking a comprehensive look at all aspects of how technology is used, identify the current and future needs, and discuss ways it can better serve the people, a system can be built that will help create a more effective Macon-Bibb County.

“Both of our systems are running, but there are definitely issues that need to be addressed. We need to have a single, streamlined system, not a merging of two systems that are already in need of large improvements,” says City of Macon CAO Dale Walker. “Working together to identify issues, needs, resources, and goals will allow us to identify the best solution for the new government and, most importantly, the public.”

5x5 Program in East Macon Finishes with Community Meeting, Neighborhood Cleanup

Posted Fri, 10/26/2012 - 1:48pm

The second year of the City of Macon’s 5x5 Program began October 29 with focused services in East Macon and will conclude with a community meeting and neighborhood cleanup on December 1. The community meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the cleanup will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Macon & MCCG Partner to Improve New & Pine Streets

Posted Wed, 10/10/2012 - 1:45pm

The City of Macon and the Medical Center of Central Georgia (MCCG) are working together to improve the roads, sidewalks, and traffic flow along Pine Street between Spring and First Streets and New Street from Pine Street to Plum Street Lane.

During construction, there will be detours and road closures in the area. The first closing will be Pine Street from Spring to New Streets. New Street will remain open, as will the section of Pine to First Streets, and traffic will be rerouted to Forsyth Street. This will begin October 15, 2012.

Partners & Agencies Celebrate Construction on New Community Center

Posted Fri, 10/05/2012 - 1:29pm

Center to House Promise Neighborhood Program & Partners

The Macon Promise Neighborhood (MPN) program and community partners are celebrating the beginning of construction on the Central Georgia Partnership for Individual & Community Development (CGPICD) Center with the unveiling of the artist’s renderings and a ceremonial groundbreaking. The ceremony will be held at the site of the new Center at 1780 Anthony Road on Monday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m. (This is the location of the former Ballard-Hudson Middle School near Henderson Memorial Stadium.)

Speakers will include representatives from the MPN, CGPICD, Mercer University, City of Macon, Bibb County, Bibb County School District, and Central Georgia Technical College. In attendance will be MPN staff and community partners, representatives from the partner schools, and other community leaders.

For media inquiries, contact Chris Floore, City of Macon Director of Public Affairs, at 478-335-3722.