Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Macon, Georgia, call the Bibb County Sheriff's Office main line at (478) 751-7500 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Macon
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, main line (Bibb County Sheriff's Office) | (478) 751-7500 | 1 |
| Animal services (Bibb County Sheriff's Office) | 478-621-6774 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Bibb County Sheriff's Office say?
"Main Number: (478) 751-7500" 1
Who answers the call?
In Macon, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Georgia: Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta, Savannah, Athens, South Fulton, Sandy Springs. Outside city limits and on highways: Georgia State Patrol (GSP). All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city. Every national number: Emergency numbers in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
What is the non-emergency number for police in Macon?
(478) 751-7500, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office main line 1.
Is (478) 751-7500 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (478) 751-7500 is the Bibb County Sheriff's Office line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Macon?
478-621-6774: Animal services (Bibb County Sheriff's Office) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- Bibb County Sheriff's Office · bibbsheriff.us | The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Official Website checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Macon-Bibb County · Macon-Bibb County Government checked 2026-11-09
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05