Macon-Bibb County

Recreation

Recreation

  • Skate park, other improvements coming to Central City Park
    If you’ve been to Central City Park recently, you may have noticed a few buildings aren’t there anymore! At the September 6 meeting, Commissioners approved moving forward with the the master plan for the Park’s improvements and upgrades – a $3.6 million contract with International City Builders. The voter-approved SPLOST funded project includes new roads, […]

    September 19, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Park and Recreation Month celebrated
    The Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department celebrated Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) on July 28 by hosting a special event for the people that tend to our parks and provide the recreational activities. The Parks & Recreation and Parks & Beautification Departments had an afternoon at […]

    August 8, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Plans approved for Mattie Hubbard Jones, Henry Burns Parks
    Two Macon-Bibb parks will soon see improvements. Commissioners approved Phase 1 of the Master Plans for Mattie Hubbard Jones Park, (located at the corner of 1st and 2nd Avenues, near L.H. Williams Elementary School) and Henry Burns Park (corner of Ingleside and Ridge Avenues). Renovations are being paid for with voter-approved SPLOST money, and WM2A […]

    August 2, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • National amateur boxing champion recognized
    At its meeting on July 19, the Macon-Bibb County Commission recognized local boxer Maliek Montgomery for earning the 2016 National Golden Gloves Championship in May. He earned the title after wining fights five nights in a row, the first being a TKO and the others being unanimous decisions. Mr. Montgomery is also currently an Olympic […]

    August 2, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Start of South Macon-Bibb Recreation Center construction celebrated
    Macon-Bibb County celebrated the start of construction on the new South Macon-Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Road) on Friday, July 29. “This is a project that the southern portion of our county has long asked for, has long needed, and has long deserved,” says District 7 Commissioner Scotty Shepherd. “It wouldn’t have been possible without […]

    August 2, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Lake Tobo hosts Sparks Over the Park
    On Monday, July 4, 2016, Macon-Bibb County will host the 22nd Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration at Lake Tobesofkee. All of the parks at Lake Tobesofkee will be open, there will be a live band, and the day will conclude with a fireworks show. During the day, there will be normal activities such as swimming, boating, sunbathing, […]

    June 24, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Casting Call for IFC television series filming in Macon-Bibb
    The new IFC sports comedy series BROCKMIRE, starring Hank Azaria (The Simpsons, Ray Donovan) and Amanda Peet (Togetherness, The Good Wife), will begin filming at Luther Williams Field in Macon-Bibb later this month. Filming will be from June 29 until July 13, and they are currently seeking extras on July 7 and 8. Seeking: Children […]

    June 16, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Frank Johnson Rec Center improvements begin
    One of the most popular places in Macon-Bibb’s Unionville neighborhood is the Frank Johnson Recreation Center…but it was in need of some repairs and upgrades. Now, thanks to the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), the Center is getting $939,000 worth of them. Watch this MaconBibbTV feature to hear from Johnson’s wife, Dorothy, […]

    April 21, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • East Macon Park improvements celebrated
    The East Macon Youth Baseball League and Macon-Bibb County will celebrate the completion of improvements at East Macon Park (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard) on Saturday, April 23. The Park received new sidewalks, a new t-ball field, a rebuilt concession stands, new fencing, and upgrades to the storm drainage system and the scoring boxes. This phase […]

    April 18, 2016 published by Chris Floore

  • Plans coming for Henry Burns, Mattie Hubbard Jones Parks
    Macon-Bibb Commissioners have approved agreements with WM2A Architects to create master plans and construction designs for improvements at Henry Burns Park and Mattie Hubbard Jones Park. Both of these projects will be funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST. The master plan for Mattie Hubbard Jones Park will cost $3,900, […]

    April 14, 2016 published by Chris Floore

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