Local activists, business owners react to marijuana reclassification
Moving marijuana to Schedule III places in the same category as Tylenol with codeine or anabolic steroids, allowing accepted medical use and a lower potential for abuse while keeping it regulated.
Moving marijuana to Schedule III places in the same category as Tylenol with codeine or anabolic steroids, allowing accepted medical use and a lower potential for abuse while keeping it regulated.
GBI seizes 400 pounds of suspected marijuana in metro Atlanta raids
Agents seized more than 400 pounds of suspected marijuana, alprazolam and six firearms during the Dec. 4 raids.
Agents seized more than 400 pounds of suspected marijuana, alprazolam and six firearms during the Dec. 4 raids.
Step inside the fortified Vine City stash house linked to violent Mexican drug cartel
GBI agents uncovered a heavily fortified Vine City stash house wired for surveillance and packed with over 500 pounds of marijuana.
GBI agents uncovered a heavily fortified Vine City stash house wired for surveillance and packed with over 500 pounds of marijuana.
GBI raids uncover 500 pounds of marijuana, nine guns across metro Atlanta
Agents seized more than 500 pounds of marijuana and nine firearms during multi-agency raids across metro Atlanta.
Agents seized more than 500 pounds of marijuana and nine firearms during multi-agency raids across metro Atlanta.
Major medical marijuana expansion set for debate in next Georgia legislative session
Lawmakers ended their final hearing Friday on whether to expand Georgia’s medical marijuana program under Senate Bill 220.
Lawmakers ended their final hearing Friday on whether to expand Georgia’s medical marijuana program under Senate Bill 220.
Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
Massive drug bust: 464 pounds of marijuana seized on Interstate 75
A traffic stop on Interstate 75 South led to a massive drug seizure after Tifton police discovered 464 pounds of marijuana hidden in a vehicle’s trunk.
A traffic stop on Interstate 75 South led to a massive drug seizure after Tifton police discovered 464 pounds of marijuana hidden in a vehicle’s trunk.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Kennesaw moves toward marijuana decriminalization measure
Kennesaw city leaders are considering a plan to ease penalties for low-level marijuana possession.
Kennesaw city leaders are considering a plan to ease penalties for low-level marijuana possession.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Sober-curious for the summer? THC-infused beverages are on a high
America is at "just the beginning" of a sober-curious shift, as top CEOs of THC-infused beverage brands tout a lifestyle evolution and sales revenue boom.
America is at "just the beginning" of a sober-curious shift, as top CEOs of THC-infused beverage brands tout a lifestyle evolution and sales revenue boom.
Study finds 45% spike in marijuana use by boomers
A new study finds marijuana use among adults 65 and older rose 45% between 2021 and 2023, with sharp increases among those with chronic conditions and higher incomes.
A new study finds marijuana use among adults 65 and older rose 45% between 2021 and 2023, with sharp increases among those with chronic conditions and higher incomes.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
Brittney Griner cancels speaking appearance because of disturbing note
WNBA and Atlanta Dream star player Brittney Griner, 34, canceled a recent speaking engagement in Maryland after discovering a concerning note in her hotel room.
WNBA and Atlanta Dream star player Brittney Griner, 34, canceled a recent speaking engagement in Maryland after discovering a concerning note in her hotel room.
Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.
Georgia veterans fighting for expanded access to medical cannabis
There’s a growing push for expansion of medical cannabis in Georgia and some veterans in the state are among the group hoping to see more access.
There’s a growing push for expansion of medical cannabis in Georgia and some veterans in the state are among the group hoping to see more access.
Metro area dispensary president calls for more change after GDPH effort to address delays
Changes are coming to Georgia’s medical cannabis program.
Changes are coming to Georgia’s medical cannabis program.
Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.