Springdale- Glenwood Forest
Homes for Sale in Macon, GA

1. October 2026
   Market

   Prospective tenants price renovation of former Macy's at Macon Mall

   Macon-Bibb's mayor said prospects are pricing a renovation of the old Macy's, which could be split into two units, and some have floated a condo arrangement for half or the lower level. The county also holds a letter of intent for a possible casino at the former J.C. Penney, and the mayor cautioned the site will not hold all the retail residents want.

   What it may mean for the marketReuse of the vacant anchor box could change retail and entertainment options on the Macon Mall site, though no tenant has been announced. The site is about 1 mile southeast of Springdale Glenwood Forest.

   Source: The Macon Newsroom
2. October 2026
   Development

   Macon approves 16,000-square-foot mixed-use building at old Coca-Cola site on Hemlock Street

   The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission granted a certificate of appropriateness for a two-story brick mixed-use building at 440 Hemlock St., at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Dunwody Beeland Architects designed it with a restaurant or retail space planned for the corner, and staff called it compatible contemporary infill.

   What it may mean for the marketThe project would fill a downtown-edge site with ground-floor restaurant or retail space and add new commercial square footage near the MLK corridor. The project is about 6 miles southeast of Springdale Glenwood Forest, elsewhere in Bibb County.

   Source: The Macon Newsroom
3. October 2026
   Infrastructure

   Macon Water Authority takes $165 million bond package to market, with Rocky Creek plant upgrades

   The authority is selling $165 million in bonds in tranches, starting with $72.5 million, with S&P and Moody's expected to affirm existing ratings. Proceeds include $50 million toward the Rocky Creek Water Reclamation Facility, with another $92.5 million already approved for later. Ratings rest on a five-year, $189 million water and sewer capital plan and rate increases effective Jan. 1.

   What it may mean for the marketThe funding supports water and sewer capacity work at Rocky Creek, while scheduled rate increases will affect utility costs for Macon-Bibb customers starting in January. The site is about 10 miles southeast of Springdale Glenwood Forest.

   Source: The Macon Newsroom
4. October 2026
   Development

   Macon-Bibb backs $13.5 million purchase of Marriott City Center hotel

   County commissioners approved an agreement on Oct. 6 for the Urban Development Authority to buy the 220-room Macon Marriott City Center at 240 Coliseum Drive for $13.5 million. Mainsail Lodging & Development will renovate and manage the hotel and convention center.

   What it may mean for the marketRenovation of downtown hotel and convention space supports visitor capacity near the planned arena. The project is about 6 miles southeast of Springdale Glenwood Forest, elsewhere in Bibb County.

   Source: The Macon Newsroom
5. October 2026
   Retail & Dining

   Industrial Authority approves up to $90 million in bonds for Macon Costco

   The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority approved bonds of up to $90 million on Oct. 5 for a 158,000-square-foot Costco at Wesleyan Drive and New Forsyth Road. This includes a $60 million PILOT bond and up to $30 million for road work around the store. The county commission and school board must still approve.

   What it may mean for the marketA major warehouse retailer on the Wesleyan corridor would expand regional shopping access and bring road improvements near the store. The site is about 2 miles southwest of Springdale Glenwood Forest.

   Source: The Macon Newsroom
6. August 2026
   Civic

   Construction begins on new Macon arena near Second Street

   Macon-Bibb broke ground on July 29 on a new arena on an existing parking lot near Second Street. Configurations will seat more than 12,000 for concerts, and the arena is expected to open in late 2028. The current Macon Coliseum stays open during construction.

   What it may mean for the marketA new event venue near downtown adds visitor traffic, hospitality demand and event-related activity to the Macon core. The site is about 6 miles southeast of Springdale Glenwood Forest.

   Source: Middle Georgia CEO

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