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Stores required to sell more food to get Macon-Bibb alcohol license

Stores required to sell more food to get Macon-Bibb alcohol license

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 19, 2023
The old Handy Andy store was torn down recently after Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning denied the demolition in September.

P&Z denied Forsyth St. store demolition, so why is it gone?

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 22, 2022
The old Darrell's tavern will be razed to make way for a new convenience store, but P&Z denied demolition of the neighboring old Handy Andy.

P&Z preps for ‘chicken wars’ with new Huey Magoo’s, OKs ‘unusual’ coffee shop, denies store demolition

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 14, 2022
Macon-Bibb funds new airport director, renames Anthony Road, denies alcohol licenses for some convenience stores

Macon-Bibb funds new airport director, renames Anthony Road, denies alcohol licenses for some convenience stores

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 10, 2022
Attorney Bill Larsen argues against Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning granting an appeal of a convenience store permit at the corner of Wesleyan and Northside drives.

$150M colossal chicken chiller to bring 175 jobs; P&Z wrestles with convenience stores

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 15, 2022
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

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 27, 2022
The owner of Millennium Bar & Grill wanted to add bikini-clad dancers at 2455 Emery highway, just down the street from X-Mart Adult Supercenter.

P&Z denies overnight bikini bar, clarifies aim of new Pleasant Hill community center

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 14, 2022
Millennium Bar & Grill’s owner originally sought to have adult entertainment at 2455 Emery Highway, but did not meet the necessary distance requirements away from the neighboring X-Mart Adult Supercenter about 800 feet away.

P&Z considers overnight bikini bar, potential Pleasant Hill ‘opioid clinic’

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 11, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission Executive Director Jim Thomas, right, goes over agenda items before Monday's hearing.

Macon-Bibb P&Z restricts where convenience stores are permitted

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 25, 2022
Macon-Bibb County code enforcement officers inspected all 163 locations that have coin operated amusement machines and found 143 illegal machines.

Macon-Bibb cracks down on illegal amusement games in stores

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 22, 2021
CCJ Top Takeaways: Macon-Bibb commission meeting

CCJ Top Takeaways: Macon-Bibb commission meeting

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 20, 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
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