Movement on the New Macon Arena

The Commission moved a new arena forward with a construction manager at risk and $675,000 for pre-construction, targeting a 10,000-seat facility by late 2028. The Commission also approved lighting upgrades for Caroline Creighton Park, and heard some sharp public comments on transparency and neighborhood investment. 13mins

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Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
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November 18, 2025 Pre-Commission & Commission Meetings
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  • The council began the meeting by approving alcohol licenses. The first was for a gas station after confirming property taxes were paid.
  • The council then approved an alcohol license for a food mart.
  • The council then approved a third alcohol license, this time for for Quick Zip on Jeffersonville Road.
  • The Commission introduced a resolution to execute a "construction management at-risk agreement" for a new Macon Arena, approving up to $675,000 for pre-construction services.
  • Barton Mallow Builders was introduced as the construction manager at risk for the new Macon Arena project.
  • The plan for the inclusion of local small businesses in the arena project was then discussed. The project is targeting approximately 15% SLBE (i.e., small business) participation in the arena project.
  • A contractor representative outlined Barton Mallow’s construction tools and timeline, highlighting BIM clash detection, 3D laser scanning for facility modeling, and a fast-tracked phased schedule targeting completion in quarter three of 2028.
  • The capacity of the new arena was confirmed to be 10,000. The project representative said designers were studying options for additional breakout room spaces within cost constraints.
  • The Commission then approved the arena-related resolution. Further details are expected to be discussed at future Commission meetings.
  • The Commission passed a resolution authorizing an agreement with Middle Georgia Outdoor Lighting to purchase and install lighting at Caroline Creighton Park for $628,600, noting that the Commission recently allocated funds for this purpose.
  • The Commission appropriated $50,000 from interest earned on American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia for counseling and therapeutic programs for crime victims.
  • The Commission dedicated a portion of 3rd Street between Hopper Street and Cherry Street in honor of Joshua "Josh" Rogers and appropriated up to $500 for signage, with plans for a formal unveiling ceremony.
  • A resident gave public comment, offering a pointed critique of priorities and accountability in Macon-Bibb. In particular, the speech focused on calling for transparency, preservation of historic Black sites, neighborhood investment, and accountability on spending.
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