GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County has established an Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee following settlements from federal lawsuits against several pharmaceutical companies.
As a result of these settlements, the state of Georgia has designated Gwinnett County to receive a substantial portion of the funds to support opioid abatement and remediation efforts. The committee will review applications from organizations seeking funding and provide the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners with recommendations on how to allocate funding to maximize their impact on opioid mitigation efforts.
Committee members include:
- Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Angela D. Duncan, Accountability Court Representative
- Jennifer Hibbard, Executive Member of a Community Services Board Representative
- Tasha Edwards, Lived Experience Representative
- Dr. James Smith, Gwinnett County Board of Health Representative
“This is a crucial step forward in addressing the devastating impact of opioid addiction in our community,” said Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “Through the work of this advisory committee, we aim to be both strategic and compassionate when allocating these resources, ensuring that the funding leads to meaningful outcomes for those most affected.”
For more information about the Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee and its work, visitGwinnettCounty.com.
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