In a time when communities across Georgia are grappling with the devastating impact of fentanyl and opioid abuse, one local high school senior is stepping forward with purpose—and making a difference at the policy level.
Kaylah Green, a senior at G.W. Carver STEM High School, is not only raising awareness—she is helping shape policy. Her advocacy helped inspire Georgia House Resolution 1049, which designates the last Wednesday of Red Ribbon Week each October as Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness Day in Georgia.
We sat down with Kaylah to talk about her mission, her courage, and why this issue matters now more than ever.
Courier: Kaylah, tell us about your service project and what sparked this mission.…