During its meeting on Tuesday, November 16, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution requesting and authorizing the Urban Development Authority (UDA) to issue revenue bonds for $40 million. These funds will be used to build a 10,000 seat outdoor amphitheater, make upgrades to the Mall, and allow for interior buildout to occur to attract new tenants.

The money the UDA is lending to the County will be paid back through the revenue streams from the rents paid for by current tenants, events at the amphitheater, and future tenants, including several government offices.

“This is a big step in our mission to revitalize the mall and the surrounding area and I’m proud our Commission supported it Tuesday night,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “As I promised, taxpayers will not be paying a dime towards this project. This project will be funding itself.”

In September, Mayor Miller announced the public-private partnership that will bring the Macon Mall on Eisenhower Parkway. Click here to watch and read more about the announcement.