Elijah Holyfield arrested for Marijuana Possession

The news spread quickly on social and news media.

From UGAsports.com : Georgia Bulldog sophomore running back Elijah Holyfield was booked into the Athens Clark County jail at 3:33 a.m. ET on two misdemeanor marijuana charges early Monday morning. He was released on on bond approximately 30 minutes later.

Marijuana Decrim Rally at Athens City Hall

The rally hosted by Georgia C.A.R.E. Project and the Athens C.A.R.E. affiliate drew 25 protesters to send a message that Athens-Clarke County can decriminalize less than one ounce of cannabis by using citations rather than arresting “offenders”. Georgia C.A.R.E. Project director James Bell spoke later that night before the mayor and commission meeting.

Dates Set for Georgia H.E.M.P. Tour

Georgia C.A.R.E. Project announces dates for H.E.M.P. Tour October 2015 (Hemp End Marijuana Prohibition). More dates to be announced. Want to host an event in your town?

Help End Marijuana Prohibition – Georgia H.E.M.P. Tour 2015

September 30 – 7:00 pm– 3rd Anniversary Georgia C.A.R.E. Project
Mellow Mushroom -Peachtree St. – Live Music “The Daily Miracle”
Pay your way – Donations Accepted – T-Shirts $10.00

October 11 – 11:00 am – Atlanta Pride Parade – Host LP of GA
Civic Center MARTA Station – Step Off 1:00 pm
FREE – Bring Banners/Signs Supporting Legalization

October 12 – 1:00-3:00 pm – GA. C.A.R.E. Project Fundraiser – Host, Liberty America
“Athens Pizza” 1341 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033
$25 Unlimited Pizza, Salad, Soft Drinks

October 19 – 6:00 pm – GCSU / Campus / Area Affiliate Meeting
Meet-Up – Organize – Network (TBA)
231 W Hancock St, Milledgeville, GA 31061

October 24 – 4:00 pm – Athens Ga. Meet-Up – Host, Athens C.A.R.E. Project
295 1/2 E Broad St, Athens, Georgia
Live Music – Speakers – Network

October 27 – 6:00-9:00 pm Hogansville / LaGrange / West Point Meet-Up
Hunter’s Bar & Grill 1875 East Main Street Hogansville, GA
Pay your way – Donations Welcomed

October 28 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm – U. of West Georgia / Carrollton (TBA)
1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118

October 29 – Kennesaw State University (TBA)
1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144