MACON, Ga. — Bibb County is shifting its graduation schedule.
In past years, their ceremonies often filled up the Macon Coliseum all day Saturday on Memorial Day weekend.
In 2020, the commencements will happen over a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The Bibb County school board approved the schedule for next spring on Thursday night.
On Wednesday, May 20, Southwest High's graduation is at 5 p.m. and Howard High's is at 8 p.m.
On Thursday, May 21, Northeast seniors will walk starting at 5 p.m. and then Central takes the stage at 8 p.m.
And on Friday, May 22, Westside High grads and their families gather at 5 p.m. and Rutland High seniors will toss their caps after their graduation that starts at 8 p.m.
As usual, all of those ceremonies will be at the Macon Coliseum.
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