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The Big House Museum intends to submit a second landscaping proposal for the property after P&Z rejected last year's plans.

Vineville neighbors oppose The Big House Allman Brothers Museum’s new zoning definition

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning approved the museum’s amendment that could allow special events in the county’s historic residential districts
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 12, 2023
Fines for blowing leaves in the gutter increase tenfold after flooding

Fines for blowing leaves in the gutter increase tenfold after flooding

Macon-Bibb County Commission also agreed to hire Georgia Department of Corrections offenders for work details
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 5, 2022
The Longleaf Distilling Company will be built inside the old If It's Paper location at 664 Second Street.

P&Z approves new downtown distillery, group home for young adults

Commissioners also agree to rehear an application for a convenience store with fuel sales on Shurling Drive
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 1, 2022
Downtown Macon ambassadors, who cruise around in this blue pickup, help keep streets clean and safe.

Businesses pay extra $1.4 million to improve and beautify downtown

Business Improvement District funds hire ambassadors to help with safety and beautification
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
October 1, 2021
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