Macon, Jackson to receive more opioid settlement funds

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Tuesday, 23/07/2024

Macon and Jackson County commissions signed resolutions this month enabling the governments to receive funding from the Kroger opioid settlement, the third settlement of its kind for both counties. 

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Macon schools approve naloxone policy

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Wednesday, 07/02/2024

The Macon County School Board has approved a policy for emergency use of naloxone, an opioid inhibitor, within the school system.

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