MACON – On Saturday, July 11, The 567 Center for Renewal will host the 1st Annual Beer & Bluegrass, a fundraiser to benefit its programs. The 567 was formed as a non-profit organization five years ago to bring creative life to downtown Macon. In honor of its fifth anniversary, it has planned an event that is sure to attract a lively crowd. The event will feature craft beer tastings from Growler Spot, food, and live music by Johnny Roquemore & the Apostles of Bluegrass. In addition, there will be a raffle for prizes such as a Big Green Egg and a large selection of craft beer. Macon Beer Company owner Jeremy Knowles will be present to answer questions about his brews. Johnny Roquemore & the Apostles of Bluegrass will certainly set a lively tone for the night. The Apostles' hard-driving bluegrass and humorous original songs have consistently amused their audiences all over the South.

The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently working with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission and community partners on its Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, and a public forum will be held June 25, 2015, at 1 p.m. in the Government Center Commission Chambers (700 Poplar Street) to let people know about the plan and seek their feedback.

The Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan helps Macon-Bibb identify what hazards the community is susceptible to, where its vulnerabilities are, and what needs to be done to stop or lessen the impact from them. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires it be updated every five years in order for communities to be eligible for post-disaster financial reimbursement.

For more information about the current Plan and information being sought, click here.