Macon-Bibb County · Aug 21 – Aug 27
What’s happening this week.
The week’s briefing for Macon-Bibb: what your government is about to do, what it just did, and the dates that matter — every line from an official record. Updated continuously.
0meetings this week
0agenda items posted
5county announcements
74days to the election
The lead · Counting down
74 days to the general election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Candidates, key dates, and what's on your ballot — tracked as they're certified.
See what's on your ballot →On the calendar
This week’s meetings
No commission meetings are on the calendar this week. Agendas for the next session post on CivicClerk a few days ahead — the commission tracker has the full schedule.
From the county
Announcements
Aug 18Public Art Piece to be installed in East Macon — On Thursday, August 20, the Macon Arts Alliance, the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative (ONPPI), and the Ma… ↗Aug 18Be part of the 5th Annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival — The sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions of Latin America are returning to Downtown Macon for the 5th Annual Macon-B… ↗Aug 17Public Notice: 2026 CAPER Newspaper Ad — 2026 CAPER Newspaper Ad 2026 (Legal Section) ↗Aug 14New emergency sirens going up across Macon-Bibb — Installation of Macon-Bibb County’s new and upgraded outdoor emergency sirens has officially begun, marking a major ste… ↗Aug 14Chris Floore named Chief Communicator of the Year by national public relations organization — In August, PRNEWS announced its 2026 People of the Year, and Chris Floore, Macon-Bibb County’s Chief Communications Off… ↗
Civic note
Fresh from the Civic Desk
Where Your SPLOST Penny Actually Went
Every purchase in Macon-Bibb sends a penny to SPLOST. Here's what the current penny funds, the one thing it legally can't pay for, and how to check the county'…
Who Handles Property Taxes? Three Offices, One Bill
Your property tax bill is one number with three separate jobs behind it. Here's who sets your value, who sets the rate (there are two rates, county and school)…
Dates that matter
Key dates ahead
General election · 74 days away
- First day ballots go out to military and overseas votersSep 15
- Sample ballots become availableSep 19
- Voter registration deadlineOct 5
- Advance (early) in-person voting beginsOct 13
- First mandatory Saturday voting dayOct 17
What we’re watching
Dates the county hasn’t published yet. A watcher checks the Board of Elections and georgia.gov weekly and this list updates the moment they land.
- Macon-Bibb November advance voting hours + locationsNot yet set
One thing you can do this week
Check your voter registration before the deadline — it takes two minutes on the Secretary of State's site, and October 5 comes fast.
See the election calendar →Every Monday
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