
Mercer to build new medical school along Ocmulgee River
UDA selling ‘Renaissance on the River’ site to university, buying old Napier grocery to help end food dessert

How a new hotel, apartments, a restaurant and a health club may be coming to downtown Macon
Word of the proposed development, which aims to breathe further new life into downtown Macon, emerged publicly Friday.

Concerns over wetland, amenities stall south Bibb subdivision approval
Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning commissioners say the housing is needed, but neighbors raised concerns about the planned development near wetlands

‘Mid-City Square’ prospecting and clearing for ‘East Bank’ development
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners finally select elections superior and appoint board members after lawsuit dismissed
Miller explains tax rate rollback, panhandler crackdown, road safety and future development
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$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

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

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

Could solar-powered aerial gondolas carry patrons to Macon Mall amphitheater?
Mayor Lester Miller is considering new transit network as county moves forward with pickleball courts and outdoor event venue