County Spends $34M on Big Projects | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

County commissioners just approved a $34 million spending spree across multiple projects — the biggest chunk, $28 million, goes to construction management for the new arena set to break ground soon. They’re also upgrading the City Auditorium lobby with new bathrooms, paving over 3.2 million in roads using state and local funds, and approving $424K for public safety communications and drone inspections — the only authorized provider in the region. Nearly $300K is earmarked for drug and mental health court grants, while new basketball goals hit Kings Park and probation counseling gets funding…