Overdose Deaths Soar in Georgia, Reaching Highest Rate Since 1999 with 2,687 Lives Lost in 2022
Atlanta, Georgia — The state of Georgia is grappling with a significant rise in drug overdose deaths, recording 2,687 fatalities in 2022. This alarming statistic translates to approximately 25 deaths per 100,000 residents, marking the highest rate reported since data collection began in 1999. The increase underscores an ongoing public health crisis that has gradually … Read more