Pinnacle Park improvements groundbreaking

Macon-Bibb County and the Urban Development Authority will break ground on the first phase of improvements to Pinnacle Park on Second Street at the site of the old Boys and Girls Club, on Wednesday, April 22, at 11:00 a.m. The first phase of these improvements will include trails, benches, landscaping, and a great view of Downtown.

Guests at the groundbreaking will include Mayor Robert Reichert, Commissioner Rabbi Larry Schlesinger, and representatives from the Urban Development Authority, ZT3 Placemakers, and Macon Water Authority.

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Macon-Bibb celebrates Earth Day

Macon-Bibb County and partner agencies and organizations will celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 with two events. An awards ceremony will be hosted at the Ocmulgee National Monumentfrom 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., and a public event featuring vendors and displays will be held at Tattnall Square Park from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

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Macon-Bibb surpassing last year’s house demolitions

On Thursday, April 23, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Macon-Bibb County will demolish the 100^th and 101^st abandoned and dilapidated structures since July 1, 2014. These buildings are located at 555 and 581 Cynthia Avenue, just off of Second Street.

“These demolitions put us almost two months ahead of our effort last year. It took us until the very last day of the year to get to 100, and at that time, I charged us with working towards 125 this year,” says Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert. “I’m delighted we’re ahead of schedule, and it’s through the work

For more information, including the addresses of the next houses to be demolished, click here.

Second round of 5 x 5 Neighborhood Improvement Program begins

Macon-Bibb County completed a full year of its expanded 5 x 5 Program on April 3 and will begin the second round with District 1 from April 20 – May 22, 2015. Working with District 1 Commissioner Bechtel, the area to receive the targeted services will be encompassed by Northside Drive, Wesleyan Drive, Oxford Road, Oxford Circle, and Marlowe Drive. To view a map of the District 1 area receiving the focused services, click here. For reports and maps from the first round of the program, click here and select the “5 x 5 Neighborhood Improvement Program” tab.

“The departments and employees have really stepped forward in consolidation to expand this successful program to more areas of the community, and they deserve our thanks for taking this initiative to hear as these are the neighborhoods where we all live,” says Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert. “I also want to thank the external agencies, churches, and neighborhood groups that are coming forward to work with us and make sure these areas stay clean.”

For more information, including a map of the focus area, click here.