Too Hot to Handle: The Firefighter Calendar That Broke the Internet
It started as a way to raise money and boost morale — now it's setting timelines (and comment sections) on fire. In this episode of Macon It, we’re joined by Fire Chief Shane Edwards and Captain Phillip Herndon to talk about the 2026 Middle Georgia Firefighter Calendar that’s got the world swooning.
From international buzz to behind-the-scenes stories, hear how this sizzling project went viral, what it means for the community, and why this calendar is about a lot more than just good looks. 🔥📆👨🚒
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Macon-Bibb is Paving the Way
Big things are happening beneath our wheels. County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett joins us to talk about Paving the Way, a historic investment in our infrastructure that’s setting the foundation for a smoother, stronger Macon-Bibb. With over 130 miles of roads slated for repaving, this initiative isn’t just about asphalt, it’s about progress, pride, and a better ride for everyone who calls Macon home. 🛣️💛
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Prepared for Anything: Macon-Bibb at IEMC
In this episode of Macon It, we're joined by Robert McCord and Sophie Rosen from the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency to talk about a powerful week of training at FEMA's National Disaster & Emergency Management University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Alongside more than 40 partner organizations, the EMA team participated in real-time disaster simulations designed to test and strengthen our community's crisis response.
Sophie and Robert take us behind the scenes of the training: what they learned, how Macon-Bibb stacked up, and what new strategies they’re bringing home to better prepare our community for whatever may come. From floods to fires to full-scale emergencies, this episode is all about collaboration, communication, and keeping Macon-Bibb ready for anything.
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Major Justice Reform: A Conversation with Mayor Lester Miller
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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Paws on the Ground: Inside Animal Services
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
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.
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