Rockdale receives federal opioid grant

CONYERS — Fourth District Congressman Hank Johnson has announced that Rockdale County is receiving a $208,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help tackle drug abuse and the opioid epidemic in the community.

"I applaud Rockdale County for their continued work to reduce recidivism and help people overcome their mistakes and circumstances," said Johnson. "This federal funding allows programs like Rockdale's to touch more people who need treatment, encourage them to make the right choices and change the direction of their lives."

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