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The new green space would be the area people could hold events that involve alcohol.
Commissioner Gary Bechtel says plans are not in place, and he is not sure where the city will find the money to build it.
Timothy Hogan says that is concerning.
Hogan says he likes to sit on the benches between First and Second on Macon’s Poplar Street.
“See old friends. We'll just come fellowship and talk and enjoy the scenery,” says Hogan.
He says creating a green space there is a great idea, but he is worried about the lack of plans.
“I mean, if you don't have the backing, what can you do?” says Hogan.
Five out of nine Bibb commissioners approved this ordinance to create a green space on Poplar Street, but the only details are that it will be between First and Second Street and designed by the same architect who developed Rosa Parks Square.
However, Schaquetta Stallworth says it is not just the planning that worries her, it is also the funding.
“Don't take it from things that are really important [or] things that need to be done like roads and different communities that really need it. I mean, if there's extra funding, it's fine, but if not, then wait on it,” says Stallworth.
Mayor Robert Reichert says right now, their only option for funding is from SPLOST, but there is currently no money set aside for this project.
Stupid. Compromise without a valid plan is a stupid compromise. Perhaps C Jack and Elaine Lucas can fund it since it was their cry for attention that set this into motion. MLK was not into partying so I think they should push to close Tic Toc and BJ'S next. When on MLK, one should reflect not play pool or have a martini. Those 2 never miss a chance to pump up racial divisiveness. Pathetic.
i believe there should be no compromise, if it had been a minority business hosting the beer festival there would be nothing said & this wouldnt be happening. these but heads should be trying to promote downtown businesses instead of making it hard on them to host a event. they think we should have to bend over every time they dont like something. & its so double standard that these clowns get away with this. the commissioners should take a stand & say this isnt right but we all know that the minority commissioners always will vote against anything that isnt for the blacks. it has to be for them & them only to benefit if they vote yes. shame on you you need to be put out of office you dont have the hole community in your interest. im not a racist. i just think that fair is fair, make it benefit everyone not just you
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