Georgia News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jan 15, 2025 - Announces a new grant to combat the opioid epidemic in rural Georgia by training, supporting, and compensating 50 rural pharmacists in dispensing naloxone in addition to community education regarding local resources. Describes increases in overdose deaths and the use of fentanyl in Georgia.
Source: UGA Today
Jan 7, 2025 - Discusses the lack of shelters for the homeless population in rural Georgia ahead of forecasted inclement winter weather. Describes other services available trying to fill the gap.
Source: 13 WMAZ
Jan 4, 2025 - Highlights efforts by a Georgia veteran to promote awareness of VA telehealth tools and services among rural veterans. Describes the distribution of informational handouts at a campground frequented by rural veterans, located over an hour from the nearest VA facility. Provides overview of telehealth services, including specialty services, now available through the VA.
Source: VA News
Last Updated: 1/15/2025