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First Presbyterian Church plans to create an outdoor worship space by removing the old Sunday School building and office of the late architect Ellamae Ellis League.

P&Z: Changes coming to downtown Macon historic churches; ‘Crisco House’ hotel project update

The Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission also approves new industry expansion, Windsor Academy goat barn, more downtown lofts but pauses on group homes
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 27, 2023
Mayor Lester Miller congratulates the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for bringing $652 million in anticipated new investment to the county in 2022.

Industrial Authority welcomes a half-billion in new investment in its 60th year

2022 was a ‘banner year’ for the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority and presented more than $3 million to county and school board coffers
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 30, 2022
Attorney Bill Larsen argues against Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning granting an appeal of a convenience store permit at the corner of Wesleyan  and Northside drives.

$150M colossal chicken chiller to bring 175 jobs; P&Z wrestles with convenience stores

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning nixes convenience store, upholds permit in commissioner’s “worst decision” on the board
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 15, 2022
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