Medical Marijuana
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Athens-Clarke County
Breaking Down Georgia’s Winding Path to Medical Marijuana Legalization
When Nora Bushfield’s daughter was born, she gave her the name Jolie. Jolie means pretty in French, and her mother said she is. She’s beautiful. When Jolie was nine months old, she started having uncontrollable seizures. Intractable, they’re called, because they can’t be stopped by typical treatment methods. Jolie could…
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Health
How Some Athenians are Using CBD as an Alternative to Pharmaceuticals
On a rainy Tuesday in February, Igor Andrusceak stares through the window of his Your CBD Store franchise, where he sells cannabidiol, or CBD, a compound extracted from marijuana leaves that is not mind altering. While there are no customers on this particular day, the fact that Andrusceak is already planning…
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Athens-Clarke County
Gov. Kemp Signs Georgia Medical Marijuana Bill
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 324 on April 17, allowing for the production, sale and purchase of medical marijuana in Georgia. “Instead of crossing state lines, breaking numerous laws in the process, these families can now stay in our great state,” said Kemp. Athens resident Luis Huisa, who runs…
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Health
Medical Marijuana Legal to Possess in Georgia but Not to Grow
Possessing medical marijuana in Georgia is legal with a registered medical card. However Georgian’s still cannot legally grow it, and if you go across state lines to legally purchase and bring it back, it’s considered a federal offense. House Bill 645 is the latest bill going through the general assembly. The…
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In-Depth
Medical Marijuana and House Bill 1
ATHENS, Ga- The Hopkins Family is also supporting the legalization of marijuana. At least, medical marijuana for their daughter, Michala. And that’s the problem that they are dealing with now, not being able to get the cannabis oil for her in Athens. Ryan Garrahan, a family friend, knows how much…
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Health
Second Glance: Monday afternoon update
Stories are coming together and the reporters are starting to head back into the newsroom. Watch the midday update to get a idea of what you can expect at 5 PM.