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Land acquisition expert John Golitz talks to Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning commissioners in April about plans for a 780-acre solar plant in west Bibb County.

Neighbors stall 780-acre solar plant in west Bibb but downtown Macon hotel, apartments clear P&Z

Central City Commons developers answered concerns about property acquisition, parking and proper access for condo owners but proposed solar plant neighbors have questions
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 27, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority Executive Director Alex Morrison signs the resolution Thursday to provide up to $44 million in bonds for the renovation of Macon Mall and new amphitheater.

UDA signs off on Macon Mall bonds, waives taxes for Baconsfield apartments

Central City Commons developers met with the Urban Development Authority about downtown project
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 15, 2022
Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning approved rezoning this portion of the Macon Historic Railroad Industrial Neighborhood to allow for residential lofts at Seventh and Mulberry streets.

Historic building rezoned for lofts as Central City Commons hits P&Z snag

Downtown developers of new hotel, apartments must produce parking plans and property agreements with county
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 13, 2022
The proposed parking deck for the D.T. Walton mixed-use development is highlighted in blue. MMI-Thornton developers are still hoping to eventually secure financing for the remainder of the Central City Commons project along Poplar Street.

Cost of COVID: Hyatt Place hotel derailed as new Marriott saved by bond deal

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
September 22, 2020
Macon-Bibb County commissioners agree to back $23 million in bonds for a new Marriott Tribute hotel after funding could not be secured due to the effect of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry.

Rosa Parks Square gets boost in $23 million Macon-Bibb hotel bond deal

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
August 10, 2020
A new Avid hotel could open as early as August of 2021 on this vacant lot at 567 Second St. in downtown Macon.

Another new downtown hotel planned; Macon Rocks Climbing Gym project update

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
July 7, 2020
"It's not where we want it to be," Urban Development executive director Alex Morrison said of the construction of a boutique hotel in the old Southern Trust building as developers and business owners deal with COVID-19's effect on the economy.

 Will COVID-19 kill off or boost planned downtown Macon projects?

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
May 22, 2020
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