MACON, Ga. — Macon Mayor Lester Miller trotted out to the podium with "Takin' Care of Business" by Bachman–Turner Overdrive to give his 2023 State of the Community Address at the Macon City Auditorium.
Miller gave a current assessment of the state of Macon-Bibb County and the progress made over the past year. The mayor outlined his vision for the future of the community, including goals that his administration has.
Macon’s 200th Bicentennial committee designated the State of the Community as an official event. The event celebrated the past, present and future of the community.
"It’s a great day in Macon-Bibb County when we can come together, look back on what we have accomplished, and look forward to what needs to be done, and I want to thank the Chamber for giving their partners and us the chance to share all of that with the community," said Mayor Miller ahead of the address. "Together, we have made a lot of progress over the past year, but there is still much work to be done. I am confident that if we continue to work together, we can make Macon-Bibb County a great place to live, work and raise a family."
“The State of the Community is an opportunity for us to hear from Mayor Miller and bring together those working across our region to break bread together and demonstrate community impact,” said Chamber President and CEO Jessica Walden. Our Chamber is here to contribute to that impact by partnering with our local government, employers and other community stakeholders to develop our workforce and grow opportunities here in Macon-Bibb County.”