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Georgia
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City of Atlanta Eliminates Pre-Employment Drug Testing For Certain Occupations
The mayor of Atlanta has signed an executive order suspending drug testing for certain prospective employees.
January 28, 2021
Georgia Accepting Applications for Medical Cannabis Production
The process for getting licensed will be competitive.
November 27, 2020
The Deep South’s Gradual Evolution on Cannabis
Even in the historically conservative Deep South, cannabis reform is possible—and happening now.
June 29, 2020
Georgia Lawmakers Pushing Bill to Essentially Re-Criminalize Hemp
Hemp is potentially backsliding in Georgia.
February 20, 2020
Georgia’s New Medical Cannabis Program Hits A Standstill After Just Six Months
Without a commission in place, Georgia's would-be medical cannabis patients are left without access.
October 22, 2019
University Researchers To Study Effects of Medical Cannabis On Chronic Pain
The project will be subsidized by a $3.5 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, which is a branch of the National Institutes of Health.
October 9, 2019
After Senate Tussle, Georgia Governor Set To Sign Marijuana Production Bill
It looks like the state’s medical marijuana patients will finally have a legal way to buy their medicine.
April 15, 2019
Georgia Senate Votes in Favor of Medical Marijuana Access Bill
This new bill would help patients in Georgia access the medicine they need.
March 29, 2019
Subjects of Mass Weed Arrest Sue Over Violation of Constitutional Rights
The lawsuit claims that they were arrested without just cause and treated inhumanely once in police custody.
March 11, 2019
Georgia House Passes Bill to Allow Manufacture, Sale of Medical Cannabis Oil
The bill will now move on to the Senate, putting patients one step closer to medical cannabis access.
March 6, 2019