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Liz Fabian

Liz Fabian
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Liz Fabian is the senior civic reporting fellow for The Macon Newsroom, which operates out of Mercer University's Center for Collaborative Journalism.

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News Stories by Liz Fabian

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.

New Plans For Old Kroger May Include Grocery Store After All

The developer hoping to turn the old Pio Nono Avenue Kroger into storage units is not giving up. Axela Development Group is asking for a rehearing...

March 09, 2020
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  • Liz Fabian
Earlier this month, Macon-Bibb County Commissioners denied an alcohol lLicense for Friends Food Mart at 3350 Houston Ave. due to safety concerns. Commissioners are now considering a moratorium on licenses in the 31204, 31206 and 31211 zip codes.

Macon May Curb Alcohol Licenses For Certain Zip Codes

Macon-Bibb County commissioners will decide Tuesday, March 3 whether to issue a moratorium on alcohol licenses in the zip codes of 31204, 31206 and...

February 25, 2020
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  • Liz Fabian
The Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a Sonny's BBQ restaurant at the Lofts at Zebulon.

Macon P&Z Approves Hotel And Nightclub But BBQ Hits Design Roadblock

Plans for a Sonny’s BBQ restaurant on Zebulon Road will have to go before the Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission for a third time. On Monday,...

February 25, 2020
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  • Liz Fabian
Macon business owners have an extra three months to pay overdue business occupation taxes without late fees.

Macon Businesses Get A Chance To Pay Past Due Taxes And Skip Penalties

Businesses that are in arrears have a one-time chance to skip late fees and penalties. Macon-Bibb County commissioners approved a safe haven period...

February 21, 2020
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  • Liz Fabian
Macon-Bibb County is considering privatizing building plan permitting and inspections

Macon-Bibb Commission Stalls Over Privatizing Business Licenses

Macon-Bibb County commissioners want more time to consider privatizing business plan reviews and inspections after additional questions were raised...

February 19, 2020
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