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A proposed solid waste transfer station could be built across from the Lynmore Estates playground on Mead Road.

P&Z: Neighbors oppose transfer station, disappointed homeowner must alter fence

New Chick-fil-A approved, changes for Vineville Christian Towers and Wesleyan College plans to open new venue in downtown
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 28, 2023
Cassidy and Alex Mims went before the Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission last summer pleading commissioners to allow them to keep the renovations on their home, which violate historic district guidelines.

Historic homes’ hidden costs, regulatory headaches catch folks off guard

Macon-Bibb’s Design Review Board routinely sees owners who run afoul of historic district guidelines and fail to seek required approvals
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 3, 2023
Full House Tavern ran afoul of its business permit by bringing in pool tables, but secured P&Z permission to operate as a restaurant with live entertainment.

P&Z plans code revisions after First Presbyterian demolition dilemma; questions Bloomfield private club

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning approves Bear’s Den building demolition, OKs Bass Road apartments
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 16, 2022
This Beall's Hill sign stands across the street from the plot of land on Oglethorpe Street that will house new duplexes in Beall's Hill.

Beall’s Hill duplexes beg question: why more renters?

Micah Johnston
July 23, 2021
New housing construction in the Highlands subdivision in Macon.

What is Infill Housing in Macon?

Nicole Bailey-Covin, Center For Collaborative Journalism
April 23, 2021
The old Korner Kupboard grocery store pictured in 2020 when plans included a neighborhood restaurant and catering kitchen.

Restaurant, caterer moving into historic Beall’s Hill building

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
October 6, 2020
A local contractor could have an uphill battle trying to get approval to put a liquor store in the old Greyhound bus station at 71 Spring St.

Macon’s old Greyhound bus station could become liquor store

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
August 21, 2020
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