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Macon County outlines ARPA/opioid settlement receipts and regional planning for spending

Macon County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

County staff reported $5.46 million in anticipated opioid-related ARPA funds over 18 years, $614,351 received so far, and a draft regional spending plan led by Omni Institute due in February with final recommendations expected in June.

County Manager Derek Roland and Finance Director Lori Carpenter told the Macon County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 12 that the county has an anticipated $5,455,133 in opioid-related settlement funds to be received over an 18-year period, of which $614,350.99 has been received to date. Carpenter said the county has earned $23,733.46 in interest and currently holds $638,084.45 in a special…

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