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Gordon County Fights Opioid Crisis with New Funding and Growth Initiatives

7/23/2025

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Gordon County is taking proactive steps to combat the opioid crisis, overseeing two settlements and a $243,032 fund for vital counseling services. As they explore a Floating Local Option Sales Tax to ease property taxes, economic growth flourishes along Highway 41 South. Excitingly, Comcast's broadband expansion event is set for July 29, 2025, alongside a $400,000 safety grant to enhance community well-being.

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Story summary

Gordon County is taking proactive steps to combat the opioid crisis, overseeing two settlements and a $243,032 fund for vital counseling services. As they explore a Floating Local Option Sales Tax to ease property taxes, economic growth flourishes along Highway 41 South. Excitingly, Comcast's broadband expansion event is set for July 29, 2025, alongside a $400,000 safety grant to enhance community well-being.