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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

County Commission cracks down on vice marts skirting aim of 2021 law, learns of energy savings and OKs airport contractor for runway extension
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?

The Summit Group sought to demolish the Handy Andy at the corner of Monroe Street to make room for new store
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

Forsyth Street convenience store plans still move forward, Otis Redding Center plans cleared, but P&Z denies Ryland Environmental fuel tanks, which could cost the county
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

Agenda items passed in Tuesday's Committee of the Whole require final passage at the Aug. 16 meeting
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

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning nixes convenience store, upholds permit in commissioner’s “worst decision” on the board
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

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
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’

Monday’s agenda includes new homes in old neighborhoods, Bloomfield convenience store, new North Macon locations for dance studio, tutoring center
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

Health concerns from fuel emissions, impacts on crime and property values, and the prevalence of amusement machines give local leaders pause
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

Nearly 43 percent of Macon-Bibb's COAM locations had more machines than legally allowed
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 22, 2021
CCJ Top Takeaways: Macon-Bibb commission meeting

CCJ Top Takeaways: Macon-Bibb commission meeting

New trash contract, fire training center, sale to Quik Trip, Centreplex alarm upgrade and business licensing changes.
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

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
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