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Though Georgia has already taken to address mental health problems, such as passing a major mental health reform law this year, still more is needed, experts say.
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Georgia has the opportunity to tap into millions of dollars to address the drug overdose crisis thanks to settlements of lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies and others involved in distribution and sales of prescription opioids. Most recently, in May 2022, Governor Kemp signed legislation that helps unlock $636 million from the settlement with Cardinal, McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Johnson & Johnson. With equitable planning and additional legislative action, Georgia can ensure that this influx of funding is spent intentionally and transparently to save lives and build long-term, community-led solutions.
Michael Boggs, who had been the court’s presiding justice, was sworn in Monday as chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. He replaces David Nahmias, who announced in February that he was stepping down from the court.