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Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation starts mask giveaway

Nearly 10,000 masks were handed out during the first day of the Recreation department's giveaway

MACON, Ga. — The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency to give out masks at 10 recreation centers across the county.

Macon-Bibb County said nearly 10,000 masks were distributed on Monday.

Robert Walker, the director Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation, said recreation centers are community centers, and the department is doing what they can to help the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"With everything going on, we're just trying to help our community get past this," said Walker.

The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department is giving away 20,000 masks and 10,000 gloves at 10 locations Tuesday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..

Mask giveaway locations:

  • Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center (132 Willie Smokie Glover Dr.)
  • Theron Ussery Recreation Center (815 North Macon Park Dr.)
  • Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Blvd.)
  • Rosa Jackson Recreation Center (1211 Maynard St.)
  • Frank Johnson Recreation Center (2227 Mercer University Dr.)
  • Freedom Park (3301 Roff Ave.)
  • L.H. Williams Recreation Center (325 Pursley St.)
  • Memorial Gym (763 Long St.)
  • Gilead/Bloomfield Recreation Center (1931 Rocky Creek Rd.)
  • South Bibb Recreation Center (7035 Houston Rd.)

A Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation employee will ask for your name, address and whether the masks are for business or personal use.

Each person will receive 10 masks and 5 pairs of gloves.

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