Cannabis

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (277+ words) The Lawrenceville Police Department said officers arrested a driver after responding to multiple reports of unsafe driving, including allegations that the vehicle crossed into oncoming lanes and struck curbs. The account was reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Police released video of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (284+ words) Georgia’s medical cannabis program experienced an unprecedented surge of new registered patients over the past month after the law changed significantly to ease access. The patient registry grew from 36,595 patients in late June to 44,854 on Monday, an increase of more…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (113+ words) Read Your favorite hemp products could become illegal this November, but you can help by Chad Ralston for SaportaReport here....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (282+ words) The sharp increase in the number of registered medical cannabis patients coincides with new regulations for the program that went into effect on July 1. Previously, patients were only allowed access to low-THC cannabis oil to treat a limited number of…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (600+ words) A new state law that took effect Wednesday fundamentally changed Georgia’s medical cannabis program. The new law, named “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” significantly eases barriers that advocates and physicians said have hindered access to medical cannabis and hampered interest…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (140+ words) June 11, 2026 / 12:41 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta A major drug bust in Cobb County resulted in more than 25 pounds of fentanyl being taken off the streets, according to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. The seizure came after a monthlong investigation by the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (397+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. - Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law that increases the number of qualifying medical conditions and allows faster pain relief to be available through medical cannabis. The Putting Georgia Patients First Act allows more access to Georgians…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (397+ words) May 14, 2026 / 6:22 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta Georgians with chronic pain and dispensary operators are hopeful for a new law that expands access to medical marijuana in the state. Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 220 into law on Tuesday, removing a cap…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (501+ words) Former Smith State Prison warden Brian Adams was indicted Wednesday on multiple charges related to a contraband operation in the prison....

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (25+ words) The bill adds new qualifying conditions, like Lupus, and allows those with a medical cannabis card to begin legally inhaling the drug via a vape....