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The old Handy Andy store was torn down recently after Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning denied the demolition in September.

P&Z denied Forsyth St. store demolition, so why is it gone?

The Summit Group sought to demolish the Handy Andy at the corner of Monroe Street to make room for new store
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 22, 2022
Jeffrey Ruggieri

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

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 1, 2022
Violations at the Rocky Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant last year cost the Macon Water Authority $3,500 in EPA fines.

Excess sewage sludge levels prompt EPA fine for Macon Water Authority

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 3, 2021
Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning commissioners approved a second convenience store on Mercer University Drive at Log Cabin Drive at their June meeting. P&Z is expected to make policy changes that will allow for better planning and less redundancy in the future.

Macon-Bibb P&Z cuts fees, preps for long-term planning changes

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 21, 2021
Until the end of the year, licensed vendors will get a reduced rate to set up shop on Macon-Bibb County public sidewalks to help people make money during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 street vendor policy goes into effect in Macon-Bibb

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
September 17, 2020
SAFEbuilt Georgia LLC will take over inspections and the issuing of permits in the Macon-Bibb County Business Development Services Department.

Macon-Bibb to blame for business dept. problems, commissioners say before split vote to privatize

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
March 4, 2020
Macon-Bibb County is considering splitting its Business Development Services Department and outsourcing inspections and permits to SAFEbuilt.

Is Macon-Bibb poised for lawsuit in outsourcing business permitting, inspections?

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
February 28, 2020
Macon-Bibb County is considering privatizing building plan permitting and inspections.

Macon-Bibb Commission stalls over privatizing business services

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
February 19, 2020
Macon-Bibb County is considering splitting its Business Development Services Department and outsourcing inspections and permits to SAFEbuilt.

Macon-Bibb commissioners nearly kill deal to privatize building services

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
February 11, 2020
Nearly three dozen building contractors gathered Feb 3 at the Macon-Bibb County Government Center to talk with SAFEbuilt Georgia LLC which has agreed to take over local building permits and inspections if commissioners approve the proposal.

Builders raise questions as Macon-Bibb plans to outsource permitting, inspections

February 4, 2020
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