Macon County hired a new economic development director Nov. 1.

[Tommy] Jenkins has already met with a diverse number of stakeholders in an attempt to attract investors and resources to the area. “I’m just trying to get my feet on the ground right now,” he said.

The contract between New South, LLC [the company for which Jenkins is the manager and sole employee] and Macon County is fairly elaborate, detailing many bullet points for Jenkins to follow through with, including providing leadership, administrative and professional work in the implementation of economic development strategies, programs and services for Macon County.