On Monday, October 17, Sheriff David Davis, Mayor Lester Miller, and Fire Chief Shane Edwards announced a new effort to increase the number of deputies on patrol throughout the county. To watch the announcement in its entirety, click here. “My staff and I attended the forums held last year that led to the Macon Violence […]
Macon-Bibb County will mark the start of construction of its new fire department and sheriff’s precinct at 4036 Napier Avenue with a Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. This new public safety facility will be named, once completed, after Mayor Pro Tem and District 5 Commissioner Bert Bivins, III. The new fire […]
A mass shooting, a hostage situation, and a bomb…all at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. Thankfully, this was all staged. If it ever did happen, though, first responders and emergency personnel need to be ready to spring into action, so they regularly hold trainings like this one at the airport. You can watch a MaconBibbTV […]
Halloween will be observed in Macon-Bibb County on Monday, October 31, 2016, and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office recommends “Trick or Treating” times from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To help ensure Halloween is a treat, Sheriff David Davis and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office want to share the following important safety tips: Costumes Wear […]
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office received a $20,000 grant from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to use for its 2016-2017 Sex Offender Registration Notification Program. The money will go toward a digital fingerprint and palmprint system that will help law enforcement register offenders more efficiently, and be able to share data with the Georgia Bureau […]
Several Macon-Bibb agencies are getting grant funds to help improve public safety and support in various ways. The United States Justice Department has awarded $87,471 to the Bibb Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Court, the Public Defender’s Office, and the Superior Court. For a breakdown on how the money will be allocated and what it will […]
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is getting $7,000 to fund the 2016-2017 SAFE Youth Champs Program. CHAMPS stands for ‘Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety.’ The money is coming from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, and will help program leaders reach out to more than 2,200 Bibb County elementary school students this year. […]
The Commission has approved a five-year, $1.4 million agreement with Taser International, Inc. to purchase body cameras for Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies. That cost also includes ways to download, view, and keep the footage captured by the cameras. The goal is to provide a clear picture of what happens when deputies interact with people. […]
To help ensure Halloween is a treat, Sheriff David Davis and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office wants to share the below important safety tips. This year, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office “recommends” trick or treating occur from 6:00 – 9:30p.m. Costumes Wear a costume that is easily seen by others, especially motorists, and is easy to walk in. […]
On Thursday, October 29 beginning at 6:00 p.m., Macon-Bibb County District 9 Commissioner Al Tillman and the Human Resources Department will hold a job fair at Manna Ministry/Lizzie Chapel Church (1180 Bartlett Street) for the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department and Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. This job fair is the latest in a series hosted by […]
