Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

About Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County is a mid-size city in central Georgia with an estimated population of 157,056. It ranks as the 4th largest city in Georgia.

Macon-Bibb County holds the status of a recognized community. The community covers 249.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 630 residents per square mile.

📰 Macon-Bibb County News Today

• Macon-Bibb County Government - Macon-Bibb County Government Macon-Bibb County Government · Oct 9
• Macon It: Growing Industry, Growing Opportunity - Macon-Bibb County Government Macon-Bibb County Government · Oct 9
• Macon-Bibb seeks families by Nov. 23, 2026 to claim 232 sets of unclaimed remains WGXA · Oct 7
• Macon-Bibb County Government - Macon-Bibb County Government Macon-Bibb County Government · Oct 7
• Macon-Bibb County Attorney’s Office - Macon-Bibb County Government Macon-Bibb County Government · Oct 7

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Macon-Bibb County Unique

• One of the 5 largest cities in Georgia (#4 statewide).
• The only place in America named Macon-Bibb County — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Unusually large footprint: 249.38 sq mi of land — bigger than many US counties' seats.

Why People Love It Here

• A deep job market and services that draw people from across the region.
• Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Macon-Bibb County

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Macon-Bibb County

• Amici Cafe — pizza
• Applebee's — american
• El Sombrero — mexican
• Fountain of Juice — sandwich
• Guitarras Mexican Grill — mexican
• Hello Boba Cafe — bubble tea (café)
• IHOP — breakfast
• JAG’s Pizzeria and Pub — pizza
• Jittery Joe's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Kinjo — asian fusion

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Cannonball House · Museum
• Georgia Sports Hall of Fame · Museum
• Mercer Music at Capricorn · Museum
• Museum of Arts and Sciences · Museum
• Sidney Lanier Cottage · Museum
• Johnston–Felton–Hay House · Museum
• The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House · Museum
• The Douglass Theatre · Museum
• Tubman Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Macon-Bibb County

• Amerson River Park reviews ★
• Bloomfield Park reviews ★
• Addison Tinsley Park reviews ★
• Anderson Park reviews ★
• Arrowhead Park reviews ★
• Ayers Park reviews ★
• Briarcliff Park reviews ★
• Center City Park reviews ★
• Central City Park reviews ★
• Claystone Park reviews ★
• Cliffview Lake reviews ★
• Coleman Hill Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Macon-Bibb County

• Alexander II Magnet School
• Appling Middle School
• Bernd Elementary School
• Cirrus Charter Academy
• Department of Juvenile Justice Bibb ETC
• Georgia Academy for the Blind
• Hartley Elementary School
• Ingram/Pye Elementary School
• Lane Elementary School
• Macon Regional Youth Detention Center
• Macon Youth Development Campus
• Porter Elementary School
• Weaver Middle School
• Williams Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Macon-Bibb County

🏘️ Nearby Communities