Macon-Bibb County

Bibb County Board of Education, located in Macon manages the schools in Bibb County in Georgia through various departments. It has various divisions, such as accounting, assessment and accountability, community affairs and after school programs. Its other departments include gifted and advanced academics, human resources, media and operations. The school board provides a variety of subjects, including English, arts, science, social studies, math, physics, biology, and health and physical education. It also offers special programs, such as professional learning, special education and classes for students with multiple disabilities. It additionally provides a wide range of services that include student safety, food, technology and transportation facilities. The school s facilities include a media and learning center, library and cafeteria.

Historyhe Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) is a public body corporate and politic, and an instrumentality of Bibb County and the City of Macon. The Authority was established by the General Assembly of Georgia by an Act of the Legislature approved by the Governor on February 27, 1962. The MBCIA is Macon-Bibb's lead economic development authority. The MBCIA was created for the public purpose of promoting and expanding, for the public good and welfare, industry and trade within Macon-Bibb County, Georgia and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible. The MBCIA has developed and owns land in several industrial parks, and also leases manufacturing, warehousing and office space. A six-member board consisting of the following governs the Authority: the Mayor of Macon-Bibb County, four Macon-Bibb County Appointees and one appointment by the three specifically appointed members.SpecialtiesDuties of the Authority include, but are not limited to: Acquire, develop and maintain Industrial Parks within Bibb County. Actively acquire and develop new properties suitable for industrial development. Operate, maintain and lease warehousing, manufacturing, office space their catalog of industrial parks. Assist and coordinate with local public and private entities in promoting the mission and purpose of the Industrial Authority. Induce bond financing for qualified projects. Coordinate with companies to assist and incentivize their decisions to locate in Macon-Bibb County.