Butts County seeing increase in opioid drug overdoses
Law enforcement sees increase in fentanyl overdoses
The Butts County Sheriff s Office says this isn t an issue they are just seeing in their county, but all across the country. Increases in overdoses began in 2020 and investigators said the latest case involves an 18-month-old boy.
BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. - The Butts County Sheriff s Office said opiate overdoses continue to rise. It s probably on a 200 percent increase, said Captain Richard Gandee with the Butts County Sheriff s Office.
The latest death in the county was an 18-month-old boy who got a hold of drug paraphernalia with fentanyl on it.
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Amphitheater Unified School District high schools will host outdoor graduation ceremonies, district officials announced last week.
The three high schools have also consulted with the Pima County Health Department to decide the best health practices to hold these events.
Graduating seniors at all three high schools - Canyon del Oro, Ironwood Ridge, and Amphi - will receive four guest tickets. All attendees must wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. A livestream option will also be available for all who cannot or do not wish to attend.
Amphi Communications Director Michelle Valenzuela said students would inform the school if they do not wish to participate, but they are not keeping track at the district level.