The Macon Mall is undergoing major renovations that will improve our quality of life and the communities surrounding it. Last week, the Commission approved entering an intergovernmental contract with the Urban Development Authority (UDA) for an issuance of up to $44 million in bond funds to go towards the mall project. 

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. 

The County held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the mall’s new 10,000 seat amphitheater in February and March, and the public had an opportunity to talk with the design team in person and through an online survey. More than 250 people provided feedback. Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority – acting on behalf of Macon-Bibb County – approved the selection of TVS, Piedmont Construction Group, Stage Front, and HGOR as the Design/Build Team for the new outdoor amphitheater.