According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, from 2010 to 2022, opioid-related overdose deaths in Georgia increased by 302%. Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that’s used to reverse opioid overdoses. Andy Gish, director of Georgia Overdose Prevention, discusses an upcoming community naloxone training. 

Plus, Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, which includes parts of Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Decatur, East Point and College Park, ranks as the second deadliest district in the nation for pedestrians. Beth Osborne, director of Transportation for America at Smart Growth America, shares details about the report

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, from 2010 to 2022, <a href="https://law.georgia.gov/key-issues/opioid-abuse#:~:text=Opioid%20Abuse%20in%20Georgia&amp;text=According%20to%20the%20Georgia%20Department,deaths%20increased%20by%20232.1%20percent." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">opioid-related overdose deaths in Georgia</a> increased by 302%. Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that’s used to reverse opioid overdoses. <a href="https://andygish.com/about-andy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andy Gish</a>, director of <a href="https://georgiaoverdoseprevention.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia Overdose Prevention</a>, discusses an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/star-community-bar/little-five-points-community-naloxone-training-presented-by-georgia-overdose-pre/786900753428897/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">upcoming community naloxone training</a>. Plus, Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, which includes parts of Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Decatur, East Point and College Park, ranks as the <a href="https://smartgrowthamerica.org/dangerous-by-design/the-most-deadly-congressional-districts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">second deadliest district in the nation for pedestrians</a>. <a href="https://smartgrowthamerica.org/about-us/our-staff/beth-osborne/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beth Osborne</a>, director of Transportation for America at Smart Growth America, shares details about the report

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

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