A report from a patient advocacy group found the future of medical cannabis in the states is hazy unless costs are decreased, product safety standards are improved, and civil rights are strengthened for patients and prescribers.
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Groups Work to Improve Maternal, Infant Death Rates in GA
Preventing maternal and infant mortality in Georgia is a top priority for health care providers in the state.
Okefenokee Tug-O-War Is Long Way From Over | Opinion
The opposing sides are not barefoot on Jekyll Island’s beach, but there’s a definite line drawn in the sand.
Postal Service On-Time Performance Similar in Rural, Urban Areas, Report Finds
Challenges with the cash-strapped United States Postal Service sent many Americans to their wit’s end during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in communities reliant on the mail for essential goods.
New Georgia House Speaker Says State Tobacco Tax Hike Is Possible, Dims Hopes for Medicaid Expansion
If anyone was harboring hope that a new House speaker might want to take a fresh look at full Medicaid expansion in Georgia, House Speaker Jon Burns dumped cold water on that Thursday.
Sports Betting and Other Legalized Gambling Could Beat Long Odds After Georgia Legislature Shakeup
State Rep. Ron Stephens, a Savannah Republican, wanted to make a point about gambling in the state of Georgia.
Georgia Power Customers Will Foot $1.8B Rate-Hike Tab After State Regulators OK Three-Year Plan
Starting Jan. 1, the typical residential customer’s monthly bill will increase by $3.60 instead of the $14.32 the company requested.
Five Georgia Places To Visit This Holiday Season
While Georgia might not be known for its snowfall, that does not stop the state from hosting some magical holiday celebrations. Here are some of the top places to visit during the December holidays this year.
Raphael Warnock Wins U.S. Senate Runoff, Giving Democrats a 51-Seat Majority
Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock will return to Washington to represent Georgia for the next six years after winning his Senate runoff Tuesday, handing Senate Democrats a coveted 51st seat.
Georgia Beach Getaways for the Wintertime
The winds of winter are just around the corner, but Georgia has a host of beaches, shores, and islands with cool coastal temperatures all season long and plenty of fulfilling activities for everyone.