MACON CARES

When we recognized that multiple organizations were working in silos to address COVID-19 issues in Macon County, we made a decision to act in the greater good of the entire community and come together under one umbrella. This was the impetus for the Macon County Community Partners Task Force, a consolidation of efforts involving several local entities... We are also developing yard signs, billboards, mobile truck signage, utility bill inserts and other communications' tools to bombard Macon County with messages about the need to stay safe in this COVID-19 environment... The task force has been effective at creating an infrastructure for long-term sustainability. Committees are working on their specific areas and significant cross-pollination is occurring. For example, the public policy committee researched various ordinances and resolutions in jurisdictions within the county. This information was submitted to the task force communications committee for posting on www.maconcares.org,..