Building an amphitheater. Opening the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility. Filling potholes. Eliminating blight. Filming movies. Mental health weekends. Opening parks. Hosting festivals. Rappelling down buildings. Go behind the scenes of all the major stories, the government services, and the teamwork in Macon-Bibb with ’Macon It,’ a new podcast from the Office of Communications.
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It's always a beautiful day in Macon-Bibb County!
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Keeping Macon-Bibb County looking in great shape isn’t an easy job, but it’s one our Parks & Beautification Department loves to do! We sit down with P&B Director Michael Glisson to learn more about the work his team puts into our many parks and favorite green spaces.By MBC Communications
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Navigating pedestrian safety with Weston Stroud
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October is pedestrian safety month, but our county is looking at keeping pedestrians and drivers safe all year round. Our Traffic Safety Manager, Weston Stroud, breaks down what measures we’re taking to make our roads safer. PLUS he gives us an exclusive look into new projects in the works!By MBC Communications
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Our recreation centers provide fun, education, and safe space for our community, something Robert Walker is proud of as the Director of Recreation. Get to know him and learn about what the Recreation Department is up to in this week’s episode of Macon It.By MBC Communications
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We want YOU to listen to our latest episode of Macon It! This week, we sit down with our very own County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett. This proud Maconite is the go-to for just about anything happening in our County! Get to know Dr. Moffett and learn about what a County Manager’s role is.By MBC Communications
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You can't turn on your tv, go for a drive, or get on the social media, without knowing that we are in election season! There’s a lot behind the scenes that goes into making sure your vote counts. We talk with Bibb County Board of Elections Supervisor Tom Gillon about what you need to know when it comes to voting in the upcoming election and the imp…
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Blight, abandoned vehicles, illegal dumps, and MORE! We sit down with our Code Enforcement Department Director and Assistant Director to break down what our officers do to keep our community clean and safe.By MBC Communications
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Tune in as we chat with Macon-Bibb County Fire Chief Shane Edwards about the exciting developments in our local fire department. Discover what it means for Macon-Bibb County to be recognized as a Class One Fire Department and how this prestigious rating impacts our community. Chief Edwards also shares insights into the standout features that make o…
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Heat waves, and tornadoes, and zombie apocalypses, OH MY! Be prepared for any emergency situation with Macon-Bibb County's Emergency Management Agency Director, Spencer Hawkins.By MBC Communications
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The Macon Bibb County Industrial Authority does a lot of BIG things for our community, so big, they have to turn almost everything into an acronym! Since 2017, MBCIA has generated $2.3 billion in new private investment. Tune in as we talk to Stephen Adams, the Executive Director of MBCIA about top secrets projects, and how what they do is a lot lik…
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Taking Action: Planning for a greater Macon-Bibb!
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Director of Planning and Public Spaces and Urban Development Authority Executive Director Alex Morrison talks about the revitalization plan for the Macon Mall, updates on Rosa Parks Square, and MORE!By MBC Communications
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Macon, Georgia. Center of the Pickleverse.
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Macon, Georgia is home to the WORLD'S LARGEST Indoor Pickleball Facility! This episode we are taking a deeper dive into Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events with General Manager John Roberts. If you're curious to learn more about how the world's largest indoor pickleball facility came to be, this is the episode for you!…
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Join us as we talk to the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) Coordinator, Jeremy Grissom, on the latest episode of Macon It! Jeremy tells us about how the community can get involved in violence prevention, and gives the details on the upcoming "Ice Cream with Dad" event!By MBC Communications
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We sat down with Andrea Cooke, the Director of Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) to talk about all of the wonderful programing available to our community that focuses on mental wellness.By MBC Communications
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Ever wonder the 'M' in Lester M. Miller stands for? Listen to our exclusive interview with Mayor Miller as he tells us more about himself and why he's Macon It!By MBC Communications
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Your Macon-Bibb Comms Team previews what's ahead with the new Macon It podcast, an in-depth and behind the scenes look into your consolidated government, its partners, and the projects they're working on together.By MBC Communications
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