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This article first appeared in the Augusta Chronicle, July 7, 2018 Officials have seen overdose deaths, drug arrests rise in recent years In a nation facing a worsening and widespread drug abuse crisis, Augusta is no exception. Already this year, Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen said there have been 26...

This article first appeared in the Augusta Chronicle, June 6, 2018 The Augusta Judicial Circuit’s chief prosecutor told business leaders Wednesday an affordable, long-term rehabilitation facility for opiate addicts was at the top of her wish list. District Attorney Natalie Paine said addiction to heroin and prescription opioids is...