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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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Macon It

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Managing Main Street with Emily Hopkins 1:02:51

7 days ago1:02:51

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What does it take to have one of the best Main Streets in the country? This week’s guest is Emily Hopkins, NewTown Macon’s Vice-President of External Affairs and Main Street Manager. We talk Downtown Macon’s growth and goals and what makes us LOVE Macon!

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Hitting the High Notes with Doug Faour 54:15

5 weeks ago54:15

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Macon-Bibb County's Aviation Director Doug Faour sings the praises of Macon-Bibb’s two airports, hitting all the high notes, from passenger service to new industries to runway extensions to a guitar-shaped terminal.

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A Penny For Clay Murphey's Thoughts 42:46

7 weeks ago42:46

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A SPECIAL episode with PURPOSE! This week, we’re joined by a LOCAL favorite who thinks making his community a better place is the only OPTION! We talk about why SALES are so important in our community and how a small TAX has made a difference!

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(Visit)ing Macon with Gary Wheat 49:51

9 weeks ago49:51

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How do you promote Macon? It’s actually an easy job, according to Visit Macon CEO/President Gary Wheat. In this week’s episode of Macon It, Wheat breaks down what Visit Macon has to offer and what goes into putting Macon on the map.

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A warm conversation with Alison Bender 1:11:52

11 weeks ago1:11:52

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It’s the first podcast of 2025 and we’re kicking the year off by catching up with Brookdale Resource Center Director Alison Bender. The Center started off with one mission in mind - to keep people out of freezing temperatures. In 4 years, it has grown into so much more! Learn about all of the resources it provides and the transformation of the The Center as we start Season 2 of 'Macon It"!…

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It's been a GREAT year in Macon-Bibb, a recap with Mayor Miller 1:06:08

15 weeks ago1:06:08

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For the last episode of 2024, we’re sitting down with Mayor Lester Miller to look back at all of our favorite moments of the year. It's been a great year in Macon-Bibb County, but we're very excited to see what 2025 has on the horizon.

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Empowering women and minds with Meaghan Blight 51:37

17 weeks ago51:37

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This week we’re sitting down and getting to know Wesleyan College President Meaghan Blight. When she’s not running the first women’s only college in the world, President Blight is getting to know her students personally and working on ways to get them engaged in the community and beyond!

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Taking care of business(es) with Jessica Walden! 50:32

19 weeks ago50:32

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This episode’s guest takes care of business(es)! Jessica Walden is the President/CEO of Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and has been working the last couple of years to create a unique and welcoming experience for all businesses in our community. Get to know Jessica and all the opportunities the Chamber provides in this week’s episode of Macon It!…

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It's always a beautiful day in Macon-Bibb County! 35:51

21 weeks ago35:51

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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.

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Navigating pedestrian safety with Weston Stroud 50:56

22 weeks ago50:56

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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!

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Macon It with the Director of Fun! 52:22

24 weeks ago52:22

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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.

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Living the dream with Keith Moffett 42:26

25 weeks ago42:26

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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.

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Get out and VOTE Macon-Bibb! 32:32

27 weeks ago32:32

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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 importance of getting out to vote. 🗳️…

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Who Ya Gonna Call? Code Enforcement! 34:53

28 weeks ago34:53

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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.

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This episode is FIRE! 40:44

30 weeks ago40:44

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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 our fire department truly exceptional. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how the team is “Macon It” in the world of fire safety!…

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Be Prepared, With Spencer Hawkins 28:27

31 weeks ago28:27

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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.

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Macon Opportunities with MBCIA 18:57

32 weeks ago18:57

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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 like "dating" in the industry world.…

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Taking Action: Planning for a greater Macon-Bibb! 44:26

33 weeks ago44:26

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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!

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Macon, Georgia. Center of the Pickleverse. 31:08

34 weeks ago31:08

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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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Together, we're MVP! 24:47

36 weeks ago24:47

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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!

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How are you feeling Macon-Bibb? 26:10

37 weeks ago26:10

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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.

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It's a GREAT day to be in Macon! 20:42

37 weeks ago20:42

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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!

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Welcome to Macon It! 5:14

41 weeks ago5:14