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The Macon Newsroom

Dozens of neighbors packed into the April 24 Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to oppose a new subdivision on Walden Road.

330 people oppose rezoning farmland for 164 new homes on Walden Road

A standing-room-only crowd packed the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission hearing trying to preserve nearly 97 acres as agricultural, not residential
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 26, 2023
In April of 2023, Will Robinson, left, and David Thompson opened Longleaf Distilling Co.  at 664 Second St. It is believed to be the first legal distilling operation in Macon.

Historic Longleaf Distillery opening in downtown Macon

Business partners spent nearly five years researching and refining plans for what is believed to be the city’s first legal still
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 14, 2023
After a man was shot in the Full House Tavern parking lot early Monday, the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission is considering revoking the permit allowing a restaurant with live entertainment in the old Olive Garden location.

P&Z: Full House Tavern violated permit; New business signs, personal care homes

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission to consult attorney following shooting at new restaurant on Bloomfield Road across from Macon Mall
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 13, 2022
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