Georgia joins opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sacklers

By Ty Tagami, Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA -- Georgia will join other states and U.S. territories in a settlement that extracts $7.4 billion from Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, as recompense for their role in the opioid crisis that ravaged the country for a...

Georgia adoption regulations come under fire

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA - Recent changes in the adoptions process in Georgia are causing such extensive delays that the state is no longer considered “adoption-friendly,” several adoption lawyers said Wednesday.

IRS warns of scams targeting elderly

Press Release IRS Criminal Invesitgatinon Atlanta Field Office   ATLANTA – In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, the IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office is providing information and tips to help friends and family of senior citizens protect themselves from...