Fair Association asks Macon County for security, Wi‑Fi and lighting improvements; board requests cost estimates
Dec 10, 2025
The Macon County Fair Association requested roughly $22,000 (plus $3,000 burial of wiring) for a security camera system, better Wi‑Fi for vendors, and discussed LED lighting upgrades; commissioners asked for more detailed quotes and timing.
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Dennis Conley, co‑chair of the Macon County Fair Association, and Jamie Brooks of the county horse association told commissioners the fairgrounds recently invested in a new horse arena but need a security system, buried wiring and in‑building Wi‑Fi so vendors can accept electronic payments. The associations said a basic security and camera setup would cost about $20,000; burying wiring from the Alumni Building to camera locations would add about $3,000.
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