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Deal announces launch of Georgia STABLE

June 14, 2017

DBHDD receives federal grant in response to opioid crisis

May 04, 2017

Medicaid waiver renewal approved for Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities

February 28, 2017

Leadership Announcement for DBHDD’s Division of Developmental Disabilities

February 07, 2017

The $10,000 Toast: Plan ahead, stay safe and out of jail this New Year’s Eve

December 29, 2016

Judy Fitzgerald sworn in as Commissioner of DBHDD

December 05, 2016

Judy Fitzgerald sworn in as Commissioner of DBHDD

December 05, 2016

Judy Fitzgerald sworn in as Commissioner of DBHDD

December 05, 2016

Savannah hospital fully evacuated, individuals relocated to Augusta ahead of Hurricane Matthew

October 07, 2016

State negotiates an Extension of Settlement Agreement with Department of Justice

May 18, 2016

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