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After the required six-month waiting period, Next Step Recovery Ministries received Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning approval to build a new two-story building for staff quarters and amenities for program residents in the 4400 block of Houston Ave.

South Bibb neighbors thwart commercial encroachment

Macon-Bibb P&Z also allows group home expansion, travel trailer park and OKs altered plans for River Edge neighborhood off Bloomfield 
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 28, 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
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
The new sign at Barks N Brews dog park creates a dilemma for Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning.

Vintage trailers bring new challenges for Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning

P&Z commissioners set Oct. 4 meeting to consider pending convenience store zoning changes in Macon-Bibb
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 27, 2021
For 26 years, Natalia's restaurant was a fine dining location in the Riverstreet Corners shopping center. It and the old bank building on the left will be torn down for a new Quik Trip convenience store near the Interstate 75 South entrance and exit ramps.

Old Natalia’s restaurant, stately bank to be razed for new c-store

Macon-Bibb P&Z OKs 2 new restaurants, tire store, Bobcat dealer and senior living complex
Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
March 23, 2021
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