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In April of 2023, Will Robinson, left, and David Thompson opened Longleaf Distilling Co.  at 664 Second St. It is believed to be the first legal distilling operation in Macon.

Historic Longleaf Distillery opening in downtown Macon

Business partners spent nearly five years researching and refining plans for what is believed to be the city’s first legal still
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 14, 2023
Commission enacts alcohol license restrictions, funds runway, homeless prevention, Bowden Golf Course equipment

Commission enacts alcohol license restrictions, funds runway, homeless prevention, Bowden Golf Course equipment

Macon-Bibb Commission puts restrictions on alcohol licensing for 20s Pub after owner closed Thirsty Turtle bar following shootings
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 8, 2023
After a man was shot in the Full House Tavern parking lot early Monday, the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission is considering revoking the permit allowing a restaurant with live entertainment in the old Olive Garden location.

P&Z: Full House Tavern violated permit; New business signs, personal care homes

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission to consult attorney following shooting at new restaurant on Bloomfield Road across from Macon Mall
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 13, 2022
The Longleaf Distilling Company will be built inside the old If It's Paper location at 664 Second Street.

P&Z approves new downtown distillery, group home for young adults

Commissioners also agree to rehear an application for a convenience store with fuel sales on Shurling Drive
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 1, 2022
Macon Mayor Lester Miller announced in September that Macon Mall owner Hull Property Group announced plans  to donate property to Macon-Bibb County.

Macon-Bibb OKs $40 million in bonds for mall work

Commissioners endorse up to $4 million for food bank renovation, approve new energy loan program, contract work for homeless center, fund convenience center construction
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 10, 2021
These two storefronts at 473 and 485 Third St. will be refurbished and the renovated building will house a 10,000 square-foot-loft.

P&Z: C-store ruling, historic downtown renovations, Greenwood Bottom bar, Eisenhower factory, cell tower

The Nov. 22 P&Z hearing is cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The next meeting will be Dec. 13.
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 9, 2021
The new sign at Barks N Brews dog park creates a dilemma for Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning.

Vintage trailers bring new challenges for Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning

P&Z commissioners set Oct. 4 meeting to consider pending convenience store zoning changes in Macon-Bibb
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 27, 2021
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