Macon-Bibb Seeks $350M in Bonds for Arena, Hears Complaints Against Flock Cameras

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, June 5th, 2026

Macon-Bibb County wants the Urban Development Authority to issue up to $350 million in revenue bonds to fund the new Macon Arena. 

After an executive session Tuesday evening, commissioners approved entering an intergovernmental contract with the authority, which is expected to approve the bond resolution in a special called meeting Thursday morning. 

The agreement limits payback on the Series 2026 bonds to $29 million annually and caps the interest rate at 6%. 

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