“Heads up, heads up, here comes the board,” yells a Rutland High School student to other students in their workshop as they work hard on a project that will make a difference in the lives of  Brookdale Resource Center residents.   “They were ready to jump in and participate, some even asking if they could volunteer […]

April 7, 2023 published by

Celebrate Earth Day with a fun and educational day at the park! The Macon-Bibb County Earth Day Celebration is happening at Amerson River Park (2551 Pierce Dr. N) this year on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Activities will be held on the great lawn behind the playground area.  “We are so […]

April 7, 2023 published by

Amerson River Park is partially reopened after being closed due to flooding from the Ocmulgee River. Some sections of trail and the boat launch and takeout are still closed due to a layer of slick mud and sand. Those will be cleaned the next several days. Please do not go past any barriers.  The Ocmulgee […]

March 31, 2023 published by

The Parks and Beautification Department teamed up with the Fire Department to make Amerson River Park a safer place for recreational activities. On Wednesday, the departments started adding markers along the Ocmulgee River.  “These markers will serve as reference points for emergency responders,” said Parks and Beautification Director Michael Glisson. “We want to do whatever […]

November 18, 2022 published by