Phase 3: Building on a Legacy of Success at Ocmulgee East Industrial Park
Macon-Bibb is expanding Ocmulgee East Industrial Park with a new 780-acre site—investing in preparation today to power opportunity tomorrow. Learn how MBCIA is building for the next generation of industry and growth.
Bridges Across the Pacific: Japan’s Lasting Legacy in Macon-Bibb
For more than fifty years, Macon-Bibb and Japan have shared more than business—they’ve shared values. From YKK’s arrival in 1974 to today’s thriving exchanges, this partnership continues to shape the community and inspire the future.
Prospect Recap
Existing Industry Highlight
From long-standing employers like YKK and GEICO to new innovators such as Agile Cold Storage and Fine Fettle, Macon-Bibb’s industrial community is driving growth across every corner of the county. During the Community Partners Bus Tour, local leaders saw firsthand how collaboration between business and community powers the region’s success.
Other Exciting News
From milestones to momentum, Macon-Bibb continues to grow through collaboration, innovation, and community pride. Across our region, partners are breaking ground, celebrating culture, and strengthening global ties—each moment shaping a stronger tomorrow for Macon-Bibb County.
- Middle Georgia State University reaches its highest enrollment number in school history with 8,828 students.
- Bibb County students embarked on a weeklong exchange trip to Kurobe, Japan continuing a decades-long friendship that connects cultures and inspires future leaders.
- The Middle Georgia Regional Airport celebrated a new chapter in aviation with HighNote Aviation’s groundbreaking, marking another step forward for regional growth and workforce opportunity.
- Macon-Bibb County came together for the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival , recognizing the people, traditions, and partnerships that make our community stronger.
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