Macon-Bibb County Continuing PPE Distribution Today
Monday, August 17th, 2020
The Recreation Department and Emergency Management Agency will continue giving free trifold surgical face masks and gloves on Monday, August 17. In the first week of distribution, 37,977 masks and 24,180 gloves were given to people. People can visit any of the below recreation centers Monday through Thursda
“We knew there was a need in our community for people to get masks, but we couldn’t foresee how quickly they would be distributed,” says Recreation Department Director Robert Walker. “To be able to support people in such a huge way during these unprecedented and challenging times is a great feeling, and we’re glad we can keep going Tuesday.”
“We all need to do our part to protect Middle Georgia, and that includes wearing a mask when around people,” says EMA Director Spencer Hawkins. “We are joining efforts by local organizations like the Health Department and United Way to make as many people as possible in Macon-Bibb have the supplies they need to stay safe…and keep others safe.”
PPE pickup locations:
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Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center (132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive)
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Theron Ussery Recreation Center (815 North Macon Park Drive)
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Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard)
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Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard Street)
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Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University Drive)
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Freedom Park (3301 Roff Avenue)
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L.H. Williams Recreation Center (325 Pursley Street)
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Memorial Gym (763 Long Street)
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Gilead/Bloomfield Recreation Center
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South Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Road)
In addition to the masks being provided to the public, each Macon-Bibb County employee will be receiving two reusable cloth masks. Distribution of those masks began last week with the Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, and Public Works Department getting the first ones. Click here to learn more about Macon-Bibb's initiatives to keep our employees, and the public, safe in the pandemic.
