In its first year of availability, people have turned to the products for health needs, but low-income residents can’t always afford it. Customers of medical marijuana products in Georgia must have a special card issued by the state of Georgia. In its first year of availability, people have turned to the products for health needs, but low-income residents can’t always … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana helps Georgians with pain, but not all can afford it
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Fine Fettle Dispensary Opening Across Georgia
The first four medical cannabis locations of Fine Fettle Dispensary are expected in Decatur, Smyrna, Athens and Evans, with two more secured in Macon and Peachtree Corners. Fine Fettle also operates a production facility in Macon, which is up and running now. Construction on the first four retail stores is currently underway and expected to be done this … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle Dispensary Opening Across Georgia
Clayton Co. police seize marijuana, ecstasy, mushrooms, guns, cash, and more in drug raid
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Clayton County Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a home due to reports of illegal drug activity and seized a large amount of drugs, as well as cash, guns, and more. On Friday, March 15, detectives served the warrant at 5865 Seabright Lane. Police seized 399 grams of marijuana, 15.62 grams of MDMA (ecstasy), 58.91 grams of … [Read more...] about Clayton Co. police seize marijuana, ecstasy, mushrooms, guns, cash, and more in drug raid
Atlanta councilmember cited for marijuana possession, suspended registration
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Atlanta city council member is facing citations for marijuana possession and a suspended registration. Atlanta police say Antonio Lewis was pulled over and cited during the traffic stop Feb. 2, 2024. A police report shows he had four grams of marijuana on him. The City of Atlanta decriminalized marijuana possession in 2017. Now, if … [Read more...] about Atlanta councilmember cited for marijuana possession, suspended registration
Commerce councilwoman arrested for sale of marijuana by GBI
JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. - The GBI recently arrested 43-year-old Roshuanda Merritt of Commerce following a drug investigation in Jackson County. She has been charged with criminal attempt to commit the sale of marijuana and use of a telecommunication facility to facilitate a felony. Prior to the GBI's investigation, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office conducted an unrelated … [Read more...] about Commerce councilwoman arrested for sale of marijuana by GBI
DEA warns Georgia to cancel plans to become first state to allow pharmacies to sell medical marijuana
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning Georgia not to move forward with its plan to become the first state to allow pharmacies to distribute medical marijuana. DEA officials told pharmacies that dispensing medical marijuana would violate federal law. The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, which oversees the state's medical marijuana industry, said it … [Read more...] about DEA warns Georgia to cancel plans to become first state to allow pharmacies to sell medical marijuana
How do I get medical marijuana? Middle GA pharmacy among first to sell in the U.S.
As Georgia became the first state in the U.S. to allow pharmacies to sell medical cannabis, a pharmacy in Warner Robins became one of the first pharmacies in the country to sell the products. Robins Pharmacy, at 150 South Houston Lake Road, made low-dose THC products available on Oct. 27 to customers who have a medical marijuana card. Ankit Patel, owner of Robins Pharmacy, said … [Read more...] about How do I get medical marijuana? Middle GA pharmacy among first to sell in the U.S.
Medical cannabis industry struggles to expand access in Georgia
Sixty-year-old Sylvia Hayes from Stone Mountain lives with severe chronic pain resulting from several car accidents. She says medical cannabis is the only way she experiences relief. That’s why Hayes was one of the first patients lined up at the door of Trulieve, a Marietta dispensary of low-THC oil, when it opened this year. THC, or Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the … [Read more...] about Medical cannabis industry struggles to expand access in Georgia
Man shot in Atlanta for not selling weed to suspect, police say
ATLANTA - A 20-year-old man is recovering from being shot after telling the shooter he didn't sell drugs, according to police. It happened Friday afternoon at 415 Fairburn Road SW at approximately 12:43 p.m. The victim told Atlanta police he was leaving the City Park Apartments when he was approached by a stranger asking to buy marijuana. The victim told the man he didn't sell … [Read more...] about Man shot in Atlanta for not selling weed to suspect, police say
Local pharmacies could soon allow distribution of medical cannabis
Mindy Leech, pharmacist and owner of Lee King Pharmacy in Newnan, hopes to be one of the first pharmacies in Georgia to distribute medical cannabis to customers. Soon pharmacies will join the seven licensed dispensaries in the state in handing out low-THC products to eligible patients and Lee King Pharmacy in Newnan is one of the many who have applied for a permit. Pharmacist … [Read more...] about Local pharmacies could soon allow distribution of medical cannabis