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 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
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
Macon exempts some from liquor store moratorium, could rename part of Anthony Road Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow July 20, 2022
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-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
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
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
Commissioners approve$426K for low-income housing, fund safety improvements Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow May 11, 2021
Renaming Government Center, steps to close landfill and enhance Pleasant Hill park go before Macon-Bibb Commissioners Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow April 19, 2021
New trash fees, changes to alcohol licensing and jail issues debated Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow March 9, 2021
Churches oppose alcohol in Beall’s Hill; Senior living expanding in north Macon; New Airport industrial park Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow March 8, 2021