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Crews work Friday to repair a washed out approach to the bridge on Log Cabin Drive.

Log Cabin water main break triggers review of Water Authority public alerts

No news release went out to local media outlets until six days after the road was closed due to a washout
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 27, 2022
Attorney Bill Larsen argues against Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning granting an appeal of a convenience store permit at the corner of Wesleyan  and Northside drives.

$150M colossal chicken chiller to bring 175 jobs; P&Z wrestles with convenience stores

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning nixes convenience store, upholds permit in commissioner’s “worst decision” on the board
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 15, 2022
Plans for the "Pressure" jazz venue call for some outdoor seating at the old Ben's Macon Radiator at 753 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

P&Z: Veteran sheriff’s deputy plans new downtown jazz venue

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission approves two event centers, new auto repair shop on Riverside
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 29, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller answers the public's questions monthly. Send inquiries to mercerccj@gmail.com.

Mayor Miller explains property tax cuts, redistricting, bond financing, blight

Macon-Bibb County's mayor answers the public's questions each month through the Center for Collaborative Journalism
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
November 29, 2021
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
Built in 1976 to house Le Chateau Great Steaks, this building at 2460 Riverside Drive was a Bennigan's Tavern in the '80s and '90s.  Enterprise will put a truck rental location on the site.

Planned inmate re-entry house might be too close to private school property

Macon-Bibb P&Z also approves new use for the old Bennigan's restaurant on Riverside Drive
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
July 12, 2021
The former Telegraph building on Broadway has been vacant since 2013 when the newspaper moved its administrative offices to Cherry Street.

Storage units proposed in old Telegraph building on Broadway

Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning commissioners consider code change to allow climate-controlled units downtown
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 30, 2021
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