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DBHDD trustee describes $638M opioid settlement, governance and $50M first‑year grant round
Summary
DBHDD Commissioner Kevin Tanner outlined Georgia’s $638 million opioid settlement structure and said the trustee will release roughly $50 million in the first‑year grant round to statewide and regional projects focused on treatment, harm reduction and related services.
Kevin Tanner described the structure and initial grant rollout for Georgia’s opioid settlement proceeds after litigation with manufacturers and distributors.
Tanner said the total statewide settlement is $638 million, of which 25% (about $159 million) will be paid directly to participating local governments and 75% (about $479 million) will flow through a statewide trust. Payments from manufacturers and distributors will occur…
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