Half of the 14 new building permits issued statewide this past week for construction projects exceeding $1 million are projects in the Birmingham metro.

These building permits include a nearly $5 million renovation project at a Birmingham church.

What’s new at St. George the Great Martyr Church

St. George the Great Martyr Church, located on 10th Avenue South in Birmingham, is in the midst of a master plan for renovation and expansion. Part of that expansion plan was approved this past week, as a building permit for nearly $5 million was issued to Johnson Kreis Construction Co. for the project.

The church’s renovation plan includes: • Renovation and expansion the Parish Hall to seat 450 • Construction of a suite of religious education classrooms • Renovation and expansion of bathr

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