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Appling County commissioners approve continuing participation in expanded opioid settlements
Summary
The board unanimously approved a resolution to continue the county's participation in opioid settlements after counsel said additional distributors were added and a new resolution was required to claim funds.
Appling County commissioners unanimously approved continued participation in expanded opioid settlements during their March 7 meeting after county counsel said new settlement rounds added distributors and required a formal resolution.
Attorney Alex Johnson told the board he had "originally completed all the paperwork for the county" and that "a resolution was required to proceed with the additional settlements, as they have added additional distributors." Commissioner Charlie Leggett moved to continue the county's participation; Commissioner Theodore Wilkerson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The decision authorizes county officials to sign settlement documents and participate in distributions tied to those agreements. No dollar amounts or specific distributors were discussed at the meeting.
The board did not set a schedule for distribution receipt at the meeting; county staff will follow the settlement administrator's process for filing claims and receiving payments.
