Macon-Bibb County Government

What Macon-Bibb County Government does

Macon-Bibb County Government is a consolidated city-county government headquartered at 700 Poplar Street, Macon, Georgia, formed in January 2014 from the merger of the City of Macon and Bibb County following voter approval of House Bill 1171 in 2012. Led by Mayor Lester Miller (in office since 2021) and County Manager Dr. Keith-Melvin Moffett, the government employs 1,001–5,000 staff across departments spanning public safety (Fire Department, Sheriff's Office, 911 Communications Center, EMA), infrastructure (Public Works, Engineering, the Paving the Way road program), recreation (Recreation Department, Lake Tobesofkee parks, new Macon Arena due 2028), aviation (Middle Georgia Regional Airport), and community services (Brookdale Resource Center, Macon Violence Prevention, Macon Mental Health Matters). It serves all Macon-Bibb County residents and businesses plus a broader Central/Middle Georgia catchment.

The technology stack centers on conventional government IT infrastructure under CIO Tekquell Watson, with cybersecurity as the primary differentiator. Digital service delivery runs through the maconbibb.us portal, SeeClickFix (service requests), ArcGIS (mapping), CivicClerk (agendas/minutes), Constant Contact (newsletters), and Microsoft 365 (internal communications). The MaconBibb TV YouTube channel supports public meeting broadcasts and citizen engagement content. Emergency management capabilities include an MBCAlert notification system, a tornado siren modernization program (~$3M), and a SKYWARN storm spotter partnership with the National Weather Service. SSL encryption secures online financial transactions. Innovation and Technology Academy, operated with Bibb County School District, offers robotics, AI/cybersecurity, and EV career pathways — representing the county's primary exposure to AI as a curriculum topic rather than as deployed technology.

The government is funded primarily through a property tax millage rate of 9.575 (reduced 50%+ from 20.331 since 2021), voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), user fees and service charges (permits, licenses, citations, park admissions), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds, and intergovernmental grants. The FY2027 budget was approved on June 15, 2026 with no millage rate increase while expanding priority-area spending. The county delivers services through physical offices, an online portal, recreation and convenience centers, 24/7 emergency dispatch, and a dense nonprofit partnership network that functions as a service-delivery extension of the government.

Name

Macon-Bibb County Government

Legal name

Macon-Bibb County Government

Website

https://maconbibb.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Macon-Bibb County Government is a consolidated city-county government in Georgia, formed in 2014, that delivers public safety, infrastructure, recreation, aviation, and community services to residents and businesses across Macon-Bibb County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Macon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes (Millage Rate): The county generates revenue through property taxes based on millage rates. The millage rate was reduced by more than 50%, from 20.331 to 9.575 since Mayor Miller took office in 2021.
2. Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST): Voter-approved special sales tax used for specific capital projects including roads, public safety equipment, fire stations, and infrastructure improvements.
3. User Fees and Service Charges: Various fees for services including permits, licenses, citations, convenience center use, and park admissions.
4. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding: Federal recovery funds used for affordable housing, blight remediation, and community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Macon-Bibb County Government is a consolidated city-county government entity providing essential public services to residents and businesses. Core offerings include public safety (fire, sheriff, 911, EMA), infrastructure maintenance (roads, sidewalks, traffic signals), parks and recreation, solid waste management, emergency management, affordable housing programs, and community development. Services are delivered through physical government centers, an online services portal, and 24/7 emergency response channels.

Product overview

Macon-Bibb County Government operates as a consolidated city-county entity providing comprehensive public services through multiple delivery channels. The core digital presence consists of the official website (maconbibb.us) and MaconBibb TV YouTube channel, which together provide access to online services, meeting broadcasts, news, and department information. The county's service portfolio spans public safety (Fire Department, EMA, 911 Communications, Sheriff's Office), infrastructure (Public Works, Traffic Signals, Paving the Way program), recreation (multiple recreation centers, pools, Lake Tobesofkee parks), transportation (Middle Georgia Regional Airport), community support (Brookdale Resource Center, affordable housing programs), and workforce development (Innovation and Technology Academy). Key programs include the Paving the Way road improvement initiative, Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program, Macon Mental Health Matters, and various youth employment initiatives. A major infrastructure project underway is the new Macon Arena (230,000+ sq ft) scheduled to open in late 2028.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Middle Georgia Regional Airport: County-owned regional airport offering commercial and general aviation services
• Brookdale Resource Center
• Paving the Way Program
• Macon Violence Prevention (MVP)
• Macon Mental Health Matters

Products and services

• Online Services Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% reduction in homicide rate from 2022-2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bruce Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Georgia partners with Bruce Elementary School for year-round mentorship, life skills education, and annual educational trips. Students earn opportunities through participation throughout the school year.
• Visit MaconcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Visit Macon partners with county to attract film productions and tourism. The CVB promotes Macon as filming location and supports productions with community hospitality, showcasing the community nationally through movies and TV shows filmed locally.
• WorkSource Middle Georgia ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Macon-Bibb County partnered with WorkSource Middle Georgia Consortium to launch Mayor's Office of Youth Employment and Engagement (MOYEE), providing 32 young people with job training, six-week paid internships, and permanent employment opportunities. WorkSource provided three-day training and coordinated internship placements across government departments and private businesses.
• United DefenseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Defense industry partner providing internship opportunities through MOYEE program for young people ages 16-24.
• Stafford BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Construction company building supportive housing for Affordable Housing Fund project in Payne City, transforming blighted properties into quality homes for families transitioning from Brookdale Resource Center.
• YKK APcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026YKK AP provides manufacturing internship opportunities and tours as part of MOYEE program. YKK has been a major employer in Macon since 1974 and announced $125 million expansion for new residential window and door manufacturing facility.
• Brookdale Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Brookdale Resource Center partners with the county's Affordable Housing Fund to identify families for supportive housing. The initiative provides bridge housing for families transitioning from emergency shelter to long-term stability, with homes located less than half a mile from the Resource Center.
• Contour AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Contour Airlines provides commercial air service from Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) with nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale (4x weekly) and Baltimore/Washington International (daily plus 3x weekly morning service). Partnership expands travel opportunities and positions Macon-Bibb for continued growth.
• Macon Area Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Macon-Bibb County approved $345,767 in HOME Investment Partnership Program funds for Habitat for Humanity to build two new single-family homes. The partnership creates affordable housing and provides stable housing for families in the county.
• Root Analytics LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Macon-Bibb County extended a $45,000 contract with Root Analytics LLC for homelessness outreach services, bringing total contract value to $120,000 through June 30. The extension allows continuation of ongoing service outreach, shelter support, and liaison work with service providers. Mayor Lester Miller stated the contract helps protect the county against legal risks under new state laws while strengthening grant applications.
• CitylogixcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2026Macon-Bibb contracted with Citylogix to conduct comprehensive sidewalk analysis of 350 miles of sidewalk and 7,500+ accessibility ramps. Using e-scooter-based technology and high-resolution imaging, Citylogix creates detailed inventory and condition ratings to guide future planning and ADA compliance.
• StreetScancoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2026StreetScan contracted to evaluate sidewalk conditions and identify areas needing repairs or ADA compliance improvements, complementing the Paving the Way infrastructure program.
• Society of St. Andrew GeorgiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Society of St. Andrew Georgia delivered approximately 38,400 pounds of Georgia-grown potatoes and cabbage across Macon-Bibb County, with additional 41,000 pounds of cabbage to Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. The $150,000 appropriation by Macon-Bibb County funded nearly 80,000 pounds of fresh food to help families facing food insecurity amid SNAP benefit uncertainty.
• Reimagining the Civic CommonscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2023National initiative selected Macon as a model city for civic engagement alongside Lexington, KY. RCC released report highlighting Macon's successes in public space development and civic engagement through the Macon Action Plan (MAP).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Houston County Government: Houston County is a neighboring mid-size Georgia county to Macon-Bibb (home to Warner Robins and Robins Air Force Base) with similar population scale. It provides comparable county-level services and serves as a regional peer for service delivery, economic development, and budget benchmarking.
• City of Savannah Government: The City of Savannah operates as a separate municipal government within Chatham County, providing comparable urban services including public safety, recreation, and infrastructure. It is in the same state and region but does not have a consolidated city-county structure, making it a regional rather than direct structural peer.

Direct peers

• Augusta-Richmond County Government: Augusta-Richmond County is a consolidated city-county government in eastern Georgia formed through a similar merger process. It is directly comparable in governance structure, scale, and service portfolio to Macon-Bibb and provides a useful benchmark for consolidated government operations.
• Columbus-Muscogee County Government: Columbus-Muscogee County is a consolidated city-county government in western Georgia with a comparable population size and consolidated governance structure. It delivers the same mix of public safety, infrastructure, recreation, and community development services as Macon-Bibb and is the most direct structural peer in the state.
• Chatham County Government: Chatham County is a mid-size Georgia county encompassing Savannah with a comparable population and service mandate. It provides similar public safety, infrastructure, airport (Savannah/Hilton Head International), and community development services and operates at a similar scale to Macon-Bibb.

Others

• National Association of Counties (NACo): NACo is the national membership organization representing all 3,000+ U.S. county governments. It is not a competitor but a peer network and industry association that provides policy advocacy, research, and best-practice benchmarking used by Macon-Bibb and comparable counties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@maconbibbcounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaconBibbCounty
• Xx.com/maconbibb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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