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What is the process for determining competency to stand trial? Well, it's complicated

The process to determine an individual's competency to stand trial is long and full of bottlenecks. A state commission is reviewing how to improve that process. ....

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Funds allocated for opioid abatement strategies in Georgia

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp announced the award of $13,081,929 in funds from the state of Georgia’s settlement with McKinsey & Co. to be used to address the negative effects ....

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