Macon homeowner sues Bibb County for demolishing his property [Video]

For years, Macon-Bibb has been demolishing houses they call blight. Arnold says he tried talking with county officials to stop the demolition before it happened.

MACON, Ga. — Macon-Bibb County has demolished hundreds of homes in its fight against blight, but one homeowner said they’ve gone too far.

Eric Arnold said the county wrongfully demolished the home he was fixing up. Now, he’s taking the county to court.

Wednesday morning, Arnold and his lawyers held a press conference where the house used to stand and announced he’s suing Macon-Bibb. Arnold said he was fixing the property up for his family to live in one day, so he is devastated.

“When I think about it, I tear up because I knew what I had planned for this property,” Arnold said.

Eric Arnold and his lawyer Christie Hebert said they want justice and answers from the county about why they are demolishing so many properties.

“Eric’s lawsuit …