Nick's New Beginnings

01/30/2026

GC4R Executive Director Laurisa Guerrero spoke before the House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Health

Laurisa presented on the importance of supporting pregnant and postpartum women impacted by addiction and how peer led programs in the neonatal intensive care units of Northeast Georgia Medical Center have, concurrently, helped save lives while reducing taxpayer funded costs by millions of dollars

01/30/2026

Let’s all congratulate this wonderful couple on their four years of recovery!

01/30/2026

01/29/2026

February 6th gathering at Eagle's Landing Christian Counseling Center, Inc. in McDonough. Come join the movement!
Zoom option:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89792844846

01/29/2026

WOW, over 800 people at ARAD this year. It is always a great time being with my sisters and brothers in recovery. Thank you to Georgia Council for Recovery for organizing a successful event today.

01/28/2026

Celebrate with us as we honor an extraordinary volunteer on her special day! 🎉 Cook

01/27/2026

Let’s Send An Army - ARAD 2026 Press Conference - pack the Capitol - be the Constituency of Consequence - be the voice and power of the Georgia Recovery Community

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Keynote Speakers:

Quincy Carter - the legendary University of Georgia quarterback, Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets quarterback, and, as a two sport star, a member of the Chicago Cubs

Laurie Dhue - former CNN, Fox News & MSNBC anchor and National Recovery Advocate.

Members Speaking

Senator Randy Robertson
Senator Sonya Halpern
Representative Matthew Gambill
Representative Michelle Au
Senator Kay Kirkpatrick
Representative Katie Dempsey
Representative Leesa Hagan

Policies

Legislation to provide protections re: recovery residencies - Senator Robertson to drop bill soon

(HB 219) Legislation to support nurses impacted by addiction

(HB 612 and SB 131) Parity compliance legislation

(HB 657) Legislation to legally define a Recovery Organization

(SB 277) Legislation revise the definition of drugs to include alcohol and its derivatives

(SB 33) Legislation on variants of THC in the total percentage of THC in h**p products and requires testing and labeling like Delta 9

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

Soup's on tonight! 🍲❄️ Because, let's be real, it's freezing outside and we need all the warmth we can get! All are welcome! 🎉