How Macon celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, despite COVID-19 pandemic January 20, 2021 Macon Telegraph With the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march canceled in Bibb County due to the pandemic, the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission held a wreath laying ceremony in Rosa Parks Square to honor King’s legacy while obeying social distancing guidelines.
In new order, mayor issues warning to Macon businesses not following COVID rules January 11, 2021 Macon Telegraph Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller signed an executive order Friday to address the spread of the coronavirus in the county.
Macon opens warming shelter for homeless people January 8, 2021 Macon Telegraph After the tragedy of two homeless men freezing to death on Christmas Day, Macon’s new mayor and several county departments and organizations are partnering to make sure no one is left in the cold.
A resounding message of unity, collaboration in Macon leaders’ New Year’s resolutions January 5, 2021 Macon Telegraph Macon-Bibb County is moving into a new year with a new mayor, four new commissioners and five returning commissioners to lead the city.
New AirBnB and lofts in downtown Macon; concerns over Vineville laundry December 17, 2020 Macon Telegraph Out of town guests or Maconites wanting a night on the town will have a new Air BnB in the heart of downtown.
‘No stranger to controversy.’ Robert Reichert discusses 13 years as Macon’s mayor December 9, 2020 Macon Telegraph From city-county consolidation to the 2008 economic crisis, COVID-19 and vetoing an anti-discrimination ordinance, the mayor reflects on his tenure.
Award-winning Macon fire chief retiring after 40 years November 30, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Chief Marvin Riggins’ departure recently was announced to the Macon-Bibb County Commission. The 40-year veteran worked his way up through the ranks, becoming the city-county’s fire chief in 2008.
Macon-Bibb County commissioners approve anti-discrimination rules November 19, 2020 Brunswick News A middle Georgia county has approved an anti-discrimination ordinance that would govern businesses, despite opposition from some.Macon-Bibb commissioners voted 5-4 in favor of the proposal on Tuesday, sending it to Mayor Robert Reichert for his signature or veto.
Macon leaders approve anti-discrimination ordinance, send it to the mayor’s desk November 18, 2020 Macon Telegraph Macon-Bibb County Commissioners passed an anti-discrimination ordinance by a 5-4 vote Tuesday that was written to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.
It took nine months, but a new BBQ restaurant has been approved for northwest Macon October 28, 2020 Macon Telegraph Slow-smoked meat is a trademark of Sonny’s BBQ and a local franchisee found patience also can pay off when seeking zoning approval.