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Macon It

Macon It

By: MBC Communications
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Building an amphitheater. Opening the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility. Filling potholes. Eliminating blight. Filming movies. Mental health weekends. Opening parks. Hosting festivals. Rappelling down buildings. Go behind the scenes of all the major stories, the government services, and the teamwork in Macon-Bibb with ’Macon It,’ a new podcast from the Office of Communications.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Major Justice Reform: A Conversation with Mayor Lester Miller
    Jul 8 2025

    Why don’t we just build a new jail? In this week’s episode, we learn it may be more complicated than that. Mayor Lester Miller sits down with our Macon It hosts to explain his newest major justice reform initiative that will help improve conditions in the jail and our community. He talks about what each of the six initiatives entail and who is working to make them happen.

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    45 mins
  • Paws on the Ground: Inside Animal Services
    Jun 24 2025

    In this episode of Macon It, we’re unleashing all the feels with Tracey Weathers, Shelter Manager of Bibb County Animal Services. From adorable puppies and playful kittens to some truly wild calls from the field, Tracey gives us a behind-the-scenes look at life in the shelter and the heart it takes to care for Bibb’s animals every day.

    We also talk about responsible pet ownership, the importance of spaying and neutering, and how you can help through donations, volunteering, or (best of all) adoption.

    🐶 Thinking about adopting? Now’s the perfect time! All adoption fees are waived for the month of June! You can meet your future furry friend and learn more at: bibbsheriff.us/animal-services

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    55 mins
  • Where the Wilder Works Are
    Jun 10 2025

    Ever wonder who’s mowing the medians, clearing dump sites, or jumping into action when a storm hits Macon-Bibb? Meet Tim Wilder, head of the Public Works Department; a team that tackles the dirty jobs to keep the community clean, safe, and running strong.

    In this episode of Macon It, we dig into everything from blight removal to weed-eating wizardry, and how the department plays a crucial role in beautifying Bibb and responding to emergencies. It’s the story of hard work, heavy lifting, and a whole lot of heart; straight from where the Wilder works are.

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    53 mins
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