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07 Jul

Posted at 23:59h in News

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...

06 Jun

Posted at 23:42h in News

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...