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Stay informed with selected reporting on medical cannabis, patient access, research, healthcare, regulation, public policy, and developments affecting patients in Georgia and beyond.

GMCS curates links to outside reporting for educational purposes. Publication of a link does not constitute endorsement of the outlet, author, advertiser, candidate, political party, organization, commercial product, or every opinion or statement contained in the article.

Georgia RecorderNews

New state law expected to increase patient access to Georgia's medical cannabis program

Reports on changes under Georgia's new medical cannabis law and what they mean for patients navigating the Medical Cannabis Patient Registry.

Georgia RecorderNews

You still can't smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What's the difference?

Explains the distinction between combustion and vaporization under Georgia's current medical cannabis rules and what it means for registered patients.

Read at Georgia Recorder

More Coverage

WTVM·News

Kemp signs bill to expand Georgia's medical marijuana laws, allow vaping for patients

Covers Governor Kemp's signing of legislation expanding Georgia's medical cannabis program to permit vaporization for registered patients.

Read at WTVM
Atlanta News First·News

Marijuana scent bill awaits Georgia House committee vote

Reports on proposed Georgia legislation addressing searches based solely on cannabis odor and its implications for medical cannabis patients.

Read at Atlanta News First
NORML·Advocacy / Org. Perspective

A Tale of Two Prohibitions

An advocacy perspective examining the contrasting approaches to cannabis prohibition across different jurisdictions.

Read at NORML
Marijuana Moment·Cannabis / Industry

Georgia Lawmakers Weigh Broader Access To Medical Marijuana, Potentially Expanding Limited Low-THC Program

Covers Georgia legislative discussions around expanding the state's medical cannabis program, drawing on Georgia Recorder reporting.

Read at Marijuana Moment
McKnight's Senior Living·News

Rescheduling of medical cannabis could have 'profound' implications for senior living residents

Examines how federal rescheduling of cannabis could affect senior living residents who use or are considering medical cannabis.

Read at McKnight's Senior Living

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