Dr. Christopher Edwards out as chair of Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, new chair appointed
Kemp thanked former chairperson Dr. Christopher Edwards for his service in a news release.
New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales soon. Here’s where it’s legal in the U.S.
The newest industry in the Garden State has an estimated 800,000 potential recreational customers, and roughly 800,000 more potential marijuana “tourists."
New Jersey to begin recreational marijuana sales next week, governor says
New Jersey residents over 21-years-old will be allowed to purchase recreational marijuana in the Garden State next week, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
Mike Tyson’s weed brand markets ear-shaped edibles, launches nationwide expansion
Few moments in Tyson’s boxing career stand out quite like his biting of Evander Holyfield’s ear during their 1997 match, but that moment has now become a marketing opportunity for Tyson.
New Jersey approves 7 facilities for recreational cannabis sales
New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.
Bill to reexamine Georgia Medical Marijuana bids fails in State Senate
A last minute attempt to review the controversial awarding of medical marijuana licenses and to get the medicinal product to patients by June died in the Georgia Senate last night.
‘High life’: Cannabis-infused farm listed on Airbnb
The Sonoma Hills Farms will offer guests a first-hand look at cannabis farming.
Georgia bill to jumpstart low THC oil production headed to conference committee
A bill to try to speed up the process of issuing production licenses for low THC oil in Georgia will likely be assigned to a conference committee later this week.
Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, doubles risk of addiction, study says
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
Suit: Cannabis chemical delta-8 legal under Georgia law
A new lawsuit in Georgia seeks a court order declaring that a chemical related to the main intoxicating ingredient in pot is legal under state law.
Birthday toy swapped out for a pound of pot
When a Spalding County girl celebrated her 8th birthday, she got a present no one ever imagined. Her parents say someone had taken a toy out of a box and replaced it with marijuana.
CEO wins medical marijuana license then gives $50,000 to Governor Kemp's Leadership Committee
The CEO of one of only 6 companies selected to grow medical cannabis gave Governor Brian Kemp’s Leadership Committee $50,000 weeks after his company was awarded a license.
Proposed legislation would dramatically alter Georgia medical cannabis program
New bill proposed by State Representative Alan Powell would make more than triple number of companies selling medicinal marijuana and force program to follow Georgia Open Records Act. Bill follows months of I-TEAM reporting about controversial bid winners, secret bids and closed hearings.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Dekalb County commissioner wants to throw out marijuana testing for some county employees
A Dekalb County Commissioner is pushing for a change in pre-employment drug testing for the county.
Louisiana Senate candidate smokes marijuana blunt in campaign ad
Democratic Senate Gary Chambers is calling for federal legalization
Austell police chief retires while under GBI investigation sparked by I-Team inquiry
Georgia’s Speaker of the House, David Ralston, has removed one of the members of the Georgia Medical Marijuana Commission.
More than 900 pounds of marijuana seized outside North Carolina casino
Police said they found a U-Haul truck filled with marijuana that has a street value of nearly $3 million at a North Carolina casino.
Medical marijuana user hospitalized after turning to synthetic 'spice' due to cost
A bad batch of synthetic marijuana, also known as ‘spice,’ is making its way around Hillsborough County. Two people have died after using the drug and another 40 have been hospitalized, as of Tuesday.
World’s largest pot brownie unveiled ahead of National Brownie Day
The brownie is made with flour, butter, eggs, sugar and 20,000 mg of THC.