Open Streets Macon will return Fall 2021 Listen to the content of this post: MACON, Georgia(41 NBC/WMGT) — Bike Walk Macon is accepting nominations for Open Streets Macon — an initiative aimed at creating a safer environment for bicyclists and pedestrians. To nominate your neighborhood, your street must be at least .5 or 1.5 miles long. This year, the event happens on Sept. 12 and Oct. 24. Bike Walk Macon streets will choose two streets. The car-free event celebrates to help bring everyone together and re-imagine how to use public streets. Open Streets Macon nomination details Nomination deadline — Feb. 26 My name is Lizbeth Gutierrez and I am born and raised in Florida. I attended the University of South Florida and graduated May of 2020 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, Go Bulls! I have dreamt of working in the News, since I was in 5th grade. A little bit about myself, I am Mexican American and I am very proud of my roots and where I am from. I love helping people and talking to people everywhere I go. I also love going out and just having a good time with friends. This is my first time living in a new state and I hope to further my career with new friendships and new experiences.