Augusta, GA
When will opioid funding be used in Richmond County?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Funding is on the way to help fight the issue of opioids in the community.
Over the next 18 years, hundreds of millions of dollars will be used to create resources for impacted communities.
But how and when will that money be used in Richmond County?
We follow the paper trail.
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A class action lawsuit against several Pharma companies resulted in a $517 million settlement to Georgia. The Johnson and Johnson lawsuit settled with the state for $118 million.
The two come after a 2021 settlement with McKinsey and Company for $13 million.
Here’s how it breaks down with the last two settlements: 75% of the money goes to the state. The rest is split between 11 regions in Georgia.
The amount we get locally is based on a formula.
The formula calculates the number of people who’ve died from opioids in our area. Also calculated is the number of shipments of drugs used to treat opioid addiction and reverse overdoses.
Part of the requirement for local governments to get the money is to create a board that oversees how the money is spent.
The county also has to show it has an infrastructure or resources to treat opioid addiction.
According to the non-profit, KFF Health News, Augusta Richmond County has received more than $800,000 thousand in settlement money over the last two years.
The city’s revenue report shows they received most of the $800,000 thousand plus in settlement money last year.
According to our local Department of Health, which has a representative on the opioid advisory board, the city has not yet passed the money along to the board.
We asked the administrator’s office about a timeline. We are still waiting to hear back.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – SafeHomes says it is unable to host its largest annual fundraiser, Fake It to Make It, because of the impact of Hurricane Helene.
The nonprofit provides emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, support groups, and job training to victims of domestic violence.
Columbia County has 2 students and a teacher on state superintendent advisory councils
SafeHomes says they will be raffling tickets to Night One of the Kicks 99 Guitar Pull in place of the normal fundraiser.
Every $50 donation will result in a raffle entry. The drawing will take place on Monday at noon on Facebook Live.
To enter go to SafeHomes website.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – We’re hearing from local officials now, reacting to the news of former President Donald Trump’s re-election.
Georgia’s First Congressional District will remain red after Congressman Buddy Carter won again.
The congressman is not only excited for his own win, but for Trump’s as well, he told WTOC he believes this is a huge step in the right direction.
“I think it’s great for the country. I think that he’s going to get us back on track. I think he’s going to get our economy back on track. I think he’s going to secure our border. We’ll be well-respected on the world stage. We’ll get crime down in our cities. Donald Trump gets it,” said Congressman Carter.
The presidential inauguration will be held January 20, 2025.
Be sure to stick with WTOC as we bring you the latest local reaction from this election.
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