Category: Marijuana Legalization Issues

    Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed in Georgia

    A state senator is proposing to fully legalize marijuana in Georgia, providing Colorado-style access at licensed retail shops while also allowing its use through medical providers for treatment of conditions including cancer, glaucoma and HIV/AIDS.

    State Sen. Curt Thompson, D-Norcross, filed the joint proposals Monday for consideration by the state Legislature next year. The legislative session starts Jan. 12.

    Thompson’s Senate Bill 7 would allow doctors to prescribe marijuana of up to two ounces for specific debilitating medical conditions and its use would be strictly regulated by the state.

    Additionally, Senate Resolution 6 is a proposed amendment to the state constitution. Requiring voter approval, it would legalize, regulate and tax the sale of retail marijuana. Tax revenue from the sale of marijuana would be constitutionally earmarked for education and transportation infrastructure. From AJC.com

      Morehouse College Forum on Marijuana Legalization

      Georgia C.A.R.E. director James Bell has been invited by the Morehouse Junior Class Bonner Scholars to speak at a forum on Marijuana Legalization on Thursday November 20th – 6:30 pm on campus. “Up In Smoke” forum will cover topics such as how marijuana laws affects educational and career opportunities, being an activist, medical cannabis and industrial hemp. The public is invited.

        From Georgia C.A.R.E. Director James Bell

        Hello Friends and Supporters,

        Here’s something new!

        November marks the second anniversary of Georgia C.A.R.E. Project. With your help we have become a leader in the cannabis reform movement in Georgia. We have hosted rallies and forums on college campuses, spoke at civic meetings, lobbied legislators and testified before committee hearings, conducted media interviews and radio and TV talk shows and distributed tens of thousands of fliers and brochures.

        Today we are at a crossroad. We must determine what our focus will be over the next two years. Should we focused on cannabis medicine only? Should we advocate for criminal justice reform? Is industrial hemp an issue for us? Should we be doing it all?

        As a volunteer organization we are limited to the time spent each week on reform matters. Do we want a full time advocate? Can we raise the funds needed to grow our project?

        These are just some of the issues we face as we move forward.

        The next 2 months will be a busy time for Georgia C.A.R.E. Hearings, meetings, forums, interviews are on the calendar.

        We need your support. Can you donate? Volunteer? Do you have a talent or skill to offer?

        We are organizing a “Cannabis Ambassadors” program for people like you who want to be more involved – volunteers we can count on to help organize and advocate for reform. We will have more information on this program later this month.

        Take a look at what’s in store for C.A.R.E. over the next few months.

        November 12: Medical Cannabis Hearing – Augusta Ga. At Georgia Regents University 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
        November 20: Public Forum – with James Bell – Morehouse University – Atlanta – 6:30 pm
        November 13: Taping – “Doc Talk with Dr. Jeffrey Gallups” on WGST 640 AM – Airs 8:00 am Sundays
        December 3: Final medical cannabis hearing – Georgia State Capitol – 1:00 pm
        January 11: Wild Hog Supper – Georgia Railroad Depot – 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Food Bank Fundraiser
        January 12: Start of Legislative Session – Georgia General Assembly – Gold Dome Atlanta
        January 15: Forum on Cannabis Re-Legalization Jeff Maxwell Library – 5:00 – 6:30pm Augusta GA

        These are just some of the events coming up over the next few months.

        Georgia C.A.R.E. will continue to be a voice for reform and reason. With your partnership we can change the laws and bring compassion and justice to the state of Georgia.

        For Compassion, Freedom and Justice
        James Bell – Founder / Director Georgia C.A.R.E.