The first three public forums being held as part of the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) initiative will begin Thursday, July 15 with Commissioner Al Tillman hosting one at the Macon Mall with Commissioner Virgil Watkins and Macon Water Authority Board Member Desmond Brown. Below is the schedule of the first three forums. 

District 9

Commissioner Al Tillman

Thursday, July 15 * 6:30 p.m.

Macon Mall * 3661 Eisenhower Parkway

(2^nd floor, enter between Ole Times Country Buffet and B Turners. Turn right.)

District 7

Commissioner Bill Howell

Thursday, July 22 * 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Mikado Baptist Church * 6751 Houston Road

District 6

Commissioner Raymond Wilder

Lizella Baptist Church * 2950 S Lizella Rd

Thursday, July 29 * 6:00 p.m.

“This is one of the chances for our elected officials to hear directly from people on what they see as the causes of violent crime in our community, and to identify the groups, organizations, and resources that are ready to join Team Macon-Bibb in finding solutions,” says Commissioner Tillman. “We are inviting everyone out to these forums because we cannot do this alone. We need your opinions, your efforts, and your support if we are to make every neighborhood safe.” 

“Violent crime affects each and every one of us, and that’s who it will take to bring about real change and ensure we are all safe wherever we go,” says Mayor Miller. “I hope you will attend one or more of these forums to let us know what needs to be addressed and what resources are available.”

You can stay updated on future forums and be part of the MVP team by signing up at https://maconviolenceprevention.org/.