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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
Piedmont Construction's Randall Posey checks progress on clearing land at 3568 Northside Drive for a new senior citizen affordable housing complex.

Housing demand creates Macon-Bibb construction boom

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 19, 2021
Neighbors opposed to the Travel Centers of America truck stop on Sardis Church Road voice frustrations during a delay in Monday's hearing at Macon-Bibb County Commission chambers.

Sardis Road truck stop has hurdles to overcome with rezoning

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
April 13, 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
A new Sonny's BBQ will be built in front of the Lofts at Zebulon in northwest Macon.

It took 9 months, but new BBQ restaurant approved for northwest Macon

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
October 26, 2020
Barberitos signs go up Wednesday at 652 New St. near Medical Center, Navicent Health. The Tex-Mex restaurant replaces the location that closed on Forsyth Road this summer.

Barberitos opening downtown; Sonny’s BBQ tries again on Zebulon Road

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
September 28, 2020
Proposed new plans for a self-storage facility in the 84,000 sq. ft. old Kroger building now reserve 15,000 sq. ft. of the building for a future grocery store at 400 Pio Nono Ave.

Old Pio Nono Kroger storage units, Sonny’s BBQ on Zebulon back at P&Z

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
July 24, 2020
The Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission is still considering a Sonny's BBQ restaurant at the Lofts at Zebulon.

Sonny’s BBQ hits design roadblock; Hotel, nightclub, convenience store approved

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
February 24, 2020
The owner of the Lofts at Zebulon seeks to build larger residential units in the retail space on the ground floor of Building 2 in the mixed-use development in the 5800 block of Zebulon Road where a new Sonny's BBQ restaurant also is being considered.

Sonny’s BBQ, larger lofts, new hotel and nightclub seek zoning approval

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
February 21, 2020
Six luxury condos and an expanded Spa Medical location are planned for the old A.S. Hatcher Marine building at the corner of Third and Plum streets in Downtown Macon.

Luxury downtown condos, Sonny’s BBQ, assisted living memory care facility seek P&Z approval

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
December 5, 2019
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