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The future "High Note" Fixed Base Operation at Middle Georgia Regional Airport will be the only FBO in the world shaped like a guitar, visible from the air, Mayor Lester Miller said.

2024 Preview – Part 3: Guitar-shaped airport, new plan to attract business, pedestrian safety challenges and the fate of state charter schools

The Macon Newsroom compiled 20 things to look for in 2024 in a 4-part series that will be published between Dec. 21 and Jan. 2
Laura Corley, Civic Journalism Fellow and Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 2, 2024
Affordable housing gets $7.5m boost in new Macon-Bibb loan program

Affordable housing gets $7.5m boost in new Macon-Bibb loan program

County Commissioners support the plan to use federal American Rescue Plan Act funding for a new loan program
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
January 11, 2023
Macon Mayor Lester Miller announced in September that Macon Mall owner Hull Property Group announced plans to donate property to Macon-Bibb County.

Macon-Bibb OKs $40 million in bonds for mall work

Commissioners endorse up to $4 million for food bank renovation, approve new energy loan program, contract work for homeless center, fund convenience center construction
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 10, 2021
Pawn Shop owner Howard Reed urges Macon-Bibb Commissioners to vote against 90-day moratorium on licensing new shops.

Pawn Shop owners protest Macon-Bibb licensing moratorium

Macon-Bibb Commission also approves online government meetings due to COVID-19, but Mayor Miller opts for in-person
September 8, 2021
Cost of COVID: New loans could save Macon businesses

Cost of COVID: New loans could save Macon businesses

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
January 15, 2021
The house on the left is part of the original development in The Highlands, but the one on the right was recently built under new plans.

P&Z OKs new homes in recession-stalled neighborhoods; Event center approved

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
October 15, 2020
The proposed parking deck for the D.T. Walton mixed-use development is highlighted in blue. MMI-Thornton developers are still hoping to eventually secure financing for the remainder of the Central City Commons project along Poplar Street.

Cost of COVID: Hyatt Place hotel derailed as new Marriott saved by bond deal

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
September 22, 2020
Macon-Bibb County commissioners agree to back $23 million in bonds for a new Marriott Tribute hotel after funding could not be secured due to the effect of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry.

Rosa Parks Square gets boost in $23 million Macon-Bibb hotel bond deal

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
August 10, 2020
Storefronts might be closed due to COVID-19 but online help is available through Newtown Macon and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center.

Need help for a small business? COVID-19 relief coaching available

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
April 13, 2020
How to apply for COVID-19 business loans and federal benefits

How to apply for COVID-19 business loans and federal benefits

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
April 7, 2020
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