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New Bern development executive tapped to lead Macon-Bibb P&Z

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 1, 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
Elliott Dunwody VII bought the Bennett Estate at 2545 Vineville Ave. after Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning rezoned it to allow for HoneyBee's Guesthouse and Social Club.

Judge: Macon-Bibb P&Z “abused its discretion” in Vineville social club rezoning

Bibb Superior Court Judge Connie Williford annuls P&Z’s decision concerning ‘HoneyBee’s’ commercial use in Vineville Historic District
Liz Fabian
January 21, 2022
Clockwise from top left: Charles L. Finkley Jr., Corey A. Hull, Jeffrey Ruggieri, Sungman Kim

4 finalists announced for Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning director

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission will soon name a replacement for retiring executive director Jim Thomas
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 18, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Executive Director Jim Thomas planned to retire at the end of the year, but is expected to stay on until a replacement takes over.

P&Z director retiring after 37 years of ‘constant conflict’

Jim Thomas' successor is expected to lead overhaul of Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning procedures
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 8, 2021
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