Macon church hosts drive-in service, brings hope to a community

Micah Johnston, Center for Collaborative Journalism|September 24, 2020

Many churches have been empty on Sundays because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some churches have turned to livestreaming and others have even resumed face-to-face worship services, one church in Macon is tackling the problem from a new angle: a drive-in church service.

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