From blight to new beginnings: Macon Area Habitat for Humanity dedicates homes in Lynmore Estates

From Macon Area Habitat for Humanity – On Tuesday, April 29, Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated the dedication of three new homes during a Home Dedication Ceremony on Dorothy Avenue, located in Lynmore Estates. Macon Habitat, community members, and supporters joined with the Ferguson, Blackwell, and Williams families to dedicate their homes and celebrate this milestone in their journey to affordable homeownership.

These homes were built after blighted property was cleared as part of the County’s Blight Fight and are a powerful example of how blighted properties can be transformed into opportunities for thriving homeownership. Building a Habitat home is only possible thanks to the commitment of our partner families, generous volunteers, and collaborative community partnerships.

“Working together to strengthen families and our neighborhoods is what Team Macon-Bibb is all about,” says Mayor Lester Miller. “We removed dangerous, blighted houses from this property and with help from Habitat for Humanity, we are now welcoming four families into something safe and beautiful that they will now call home.”

“We are so thankful for the many donors and volunteers who helped these families achieve their dreams of homeownership, including Macon-Bibb County and our Faith Build and Women Build partners,” said Ivey Hall, Macon Habitat Executive Director. “The need for affordable homeownership opportunities is at an all-time high, and the Macon-Bibb County community has stepped up to help ensure every family has a place to call home.”

We are deeply grateful for the support of the following volunteers and donors:
Macon-Bibb County HOME Investment, Macon Bacon, B&D Industrial, Real Property Management Vesta, Stafford Development, Mercer Men’s Golf Team, Neighborly Home Services, Jeremiah Project, Mercer KA, Mercer ATO, Legacy at River Crossing, Citizens of Georgia Power, Wells Fargo, AREY Group, Cabinets & Woodworking, Whirlpool, Lowe Electric, Mr. Volt, L.E. Schwartz, Cornerstone Building Brands.

2024 Faith Build partners:
Vineville United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Christ, Centenary Church, Northway Church, Ingleside Baptist Church, North Central District of the South Georgia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Martha Bowman Church

2025 Women Build Teams:
Atlanta Postal Credit Union, Sheridan Construction, Exchange Bank, Robins Financial Credit Union, Cherokee Rose–National Charity League, Inc., Dr. Keisha Callins & Women’s Medical Team, YKK AP, Metro Power, Wesco, Publix, Northwest Exterminators, Cox Communications, Springdale Elementary School, Texas Roadhouse, Dellacona Law Firm, Terracon, Shubee, Capitol City Bank

Original article can be accessed at: Macon-Bibb County, Published 5/1/2025.