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Will Robinson, left, and David Thompson are opening Longleaf Distillery at 664 Second St. which is believed to be the first legal distilling operation in Macon.

Historic Longleaf Distillery opening in downtown Macon

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

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

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 13, 2022
Mayor Lester Miller hosted Tuesdays public hearing over renaming part of Anthony Road for the late music educator Robert Scott.

Macon exempts some from liquor store moratorium, could rename part of Anthony Road

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 20, 2022
The Longleaf Distilling Company will be built inside the old If Its Paper location at 664 Second Street.

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

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

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

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

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 27, 2021
Woda Cooper developers want to build Hawthorne Commons low-income housing in the old Virgil Powers Elementary School. They are asking for more than a half-million dollars in loans from Macon-Bibb County and the Urban Development Authority.

Commissioners approve$426K for low-income housing, fund safety improvements

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
May 11, 2021
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller puts items approved by a majority of commissioners in a consent agenda that is usually approved in bulk at the evening meeting the following Tuesday.

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

New trash fees, changes to alcohol licensing and jail issues debated

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 9, 2021
The pastor of the Power of God Church at 960 Hazel St. was one of several people speaking out against a restaurant serving wine and beer in Bealls Hill.

Churches oppose alcohol in Beall’s Hill; Senior living expanding in north Macon; New Airport industrial park

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 8, 2021
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