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    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.

      Georgia Rally for Marijuana Legalization Oct 18 Atlanta

      Atlanta GA: Georgia C.A.R.E. will host a rally for marijuana legalization to show support for law reform in Georgia.

      The event will be at the Plaza Park just west of the Gold Dome across from Atlanta City Hall 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Featured musical guest Natti Love Joys from Tennessee and special guests.

      The public is invites to attend. The event will feature activist speakers, medical patients and various organizations.

      Polls indicate more than 60% of voters support decriminalization in Georgia.

      The event will focus on criminal law reform, medical cannabis and industrial hemp production.

      • What: Georgia Rally for Marijuana Legalization
      • When: Saturday October 18, 2014 – 12:00 Noon to 4:00 pm
      • Where: Plaza Park across from Atlanta City Hall / Gold Dome
      • Why: To show support for cannabis law reform in Georgia

      Bring friends and family – Car Pool – Ride MARTA to GA State Station – Parking Underground Atlanta
      Georgia C.A.R.E. is a leader in cannabis policy reform in Georgia and will continue to lobby lawmakers to enact sensible law reform.

        Georgia CARE Rallies for Marijuana Legalization Athens City Hall

        Supporters for marijuana law reform rallied outside the Athens-Clarke County City Hall on Monday.

        “Marijuana is a popular issue around the country right now, and we are here to basically bring public attention to the fact that we are not criminals and people who use marijuana are no more criminal than a person who drinks wine,” said James Bell, director of the Georgia Campaign for Access Reform and Education Project.

        The rally was facilitated by the Georgia CARE Project.

        Bell said he expected up to 50 people, from different areas of Georgia and other states, to attend the event.

        One study found approximately 60 percent of likely voters support marijuana reform, Bell said.

        “Public sentiment has changed,” he said. “We believe there is support on our side, and we want to convince our lawmakers that we have got to change these laws.”