In 1994, not long after the Wests took over the Big House, Haynes formed Gov't Mule in Macon with bassist Allen Woody, who also was playing with the Allman Brothers Band, and drummer Matt Abts.

Last month, Macon-Bibb County’s planning and zoning approved demolition of the home at 2353 Vineville Avenue, next door to the Big House Allman Brothers Museum.

The house to be demolished at 2353 Vineville Ave. is called the Catherine Brewer Benson house by preservationists trying to save it for its significance to international women’s history.