Macon County NC Government COVID Local Information

Macon County, NC -- Macon County NC Government March 23, 2020 As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to escalate across our state and nation, Macon County Government has been proactive in establishing certain measures to protect the health and safety of those within this organization as well as the citizens this organization proudly serves.

Through implementation of protective measures, along with enhanced cleaning and sanitation efforts, the majority of Macon County Government Offices remain open and continue to operate on a regular schedule. Some services, however, will be impacted as a result of Macon County’s COVID-19 response
effort, a list of which has been provided below. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Please continue to monitor Macon County’s website at www.maconnc.org as well as the Macon County
Public Health Facebook Page for up to date, accurate information related to COVID-19 in Macon County.

For more detailed information related to any of the closures or changes listed below.
Macon County Senior Services http://maconnc.org/dss-senior-services.html

- Senior Services Building- closed until further notice
- Congregate meals- served via drive-thru/home delivery until further notice
Macon County Recreation http://maconnc.org/parks-recreation.html
- Robert C. Carpenter Building- closed until further notice
- Highlands Recreation Park- closed until further notice
- Nantahala Recreation Park- closed until further notice
Macon County Emergency Services http://maconnc.org/ems.html
- Barrett Building- closed to public until further notice
- EMS Bases- closed to public until further notice
Macon County Transit http://maconnc.org/transit.html
- Mountain Gem Route- 1x per hour (instead of 2x per hour)
- All employment and necessary medical transportation is still in effect
Macon County Detention Center http://maconnc.org/sheriffs-office.html
- Beginning March 23, 2020 new visitation procedures will become effective.
Macon County Veterans Services http://maconnc.org/veterans-services.html
- Office closed until further notice. Office will continue providing services to Veterans via
phone and email.
Macon County Public Health http://maconnc.org/health-department-press.html
- Limited non-essential services until further notice.
Macon County Public Libraries https://fontanalib.org/franklin/adult
- Closed until further notice
Macon County Housing Department http://maconnc.org/Housing.html
- Exterior work only until further notice

http://www.maconnc.org/images/COVID%20MEMO%20Final.pdf