Georgia medical marijuana enrollment jumps after state expands access

Since Georgia lawmakers expanded the state's medical marijuana program in July, enrollment has surged, according to the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission​.

• Aug 18

Local dispensary shares thoughts on Georgia's new medical marijuana law

The new law, known as the "Putting Georgia Patients First Act," includes changes such as removing the previous 5% THC potency cap on medical products and broadening the types of products dispensaries can sell.

• Jul 1

Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle arrested on drug, speeding charges, police say

Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle has been arrested on two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge.

• May 14

Dozens arrested during raid of drug "pop-up event" in Atlanta, police say

Police seized over 1,000 pounds of raw marijuana, guns and more than $32,000 in cash during the raid of the Atlanta "marijuana pop-up event," officials said.

• Apr 21

Trump could reschedule marijuana to Schedule III

Trump is weighing a decision to move marijuana to Schedule III, which could ease taxes and expand medical access. Still, industry leaders warn it may also trigger stricter federal oversight and new legal risks.

• Dec 17, 2025

Hemp ban tucked into shutdown deal could upend Georgia businesses

Buried deep in the government shutdown deal is a provision that would make many hemp-derived products illegal, threatening a fast-growing industry in Georgia.

• Nov 12, 2025

Shift to THC cocktails saves Atlanta brewery's business

Scofflaw Brewery nearly shut down after the pandemic, but a shift to producing THC-infused beverages changed everything.

• Oct 15, 2025