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A proposed solid waste transfer station could be built across from the Lynmore Estates playground on Mead Road.

P&Z: Neighbors oppose transfer station, disappointed homeowner must alter fence

New Chick-fil-A approved, changes for Vineville Christian Towers and Wesleyan College plans to open new venue in downtown
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
June 28, 2023
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
After two decades of zoning fights, a specialty grocery store is approved for the northwest corner of Bass and Zebulon roads.

Zebulon store, Bass complex, Bowman apts. summon ghosts of P&Z past

Commissioners approve winery, Dunkin’ Donuts, specialty grocery, new life for old Charter Lake property
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
December 15, 2021
TV host Mike Rowe spent nearly a month in Macon last year filming his new show "Six Degrees with Mike Rowe" that will debut Jan. 4 on the new streaming service discovery+.

Macon stars in Mike Rowe’s new TV series

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
December 18, 2020
The Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission heard revisions Monday for a proposed assisted living, memory care facility at 5171 Bowman Road in North Macon.

North Macon neighbors oppose assisted living development

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
February 10, 2020
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