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Hemp vs. marijuana. What’s the difference, and why do we care? Although they look exactly the same, hemp and marijuana are two different plants. Lacey White with Frogtown Hemp said they test their plants regularly to ensure they are not going over the limit of THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. “With a hemp plant, you're looking at the genetics of the seed,” she said. “You're wanting a high CBD content and a […]
‘It would really be detrimental’: GA hemp businesses worry about new federal THC cap Frogtown Hemp is an old, family farm in Dahlonega, Georgia, that dates back to 1896. Due to the recent funding bill that passed through Congress, it might all be in jeopardy. The legislation that ended the federal government shutdown included a provision that limits hemp products to 0.4 milligrams of THC per package. A typical hemp […]
Georgia advocates warn of rising tobacco risks after CDC closes smoking and health office The Great American Smokeout, an annual event to encourage people to quit smoking, starts Thursday, and Georgia organizations said their work is more important than ever. The Office of Smoking and Health was recently dismantled at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, causing the end of the nation's leading public health authority on tobacco research […]
Georgia Senators consider ending state income tax, proposal could raise sales tax to 12% A committee of Georgia state senators met for the fourth time on Monday to discuss the potential to eliminate Georgia’s income tax. State Sen. Blake Tillery, the committee chair, began the meeting by reminding those present why the senators were discussing this issue. “I think it’s evident if you’ve watched anything in recent news stories or […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she regrets ‘toxic politics’ after criticism from Trump U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has changed her tune regarding political rhetoric that she now calls toxic. Greene spoke with CNN on Sunday and apologized for participating in “toxic politics.” Greene said in the interview that she supported President Trump when no one else did and still is supportive of his campaign promises. However, she was hurt by […]
Penny Elkins named Mercer University’s first woman president, succeeding William Underwood in 2026 The first woman president of Mercer University will succeed the current president, William D. Underwood, on Jan. 1, 2026. The Mercer board of trustees unanimously elected Penny L. Elkins on Nov. 14 as the 19th president of the institution, according to a news release. “To be called and entrusted to lead the institution that so profoundly shaped […]
Sen. Ossoff seeks answers on potential cuts to care at Fort Gordon medical center U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff announced Thursday, Nov. 13, that he has launched an inquiry into reports of reduced services at a Fort Gordon facility. Ossoff sent a letter to Dr. David Smith, the acting director of the Defense Health Agency, requesting information regarding reports over plans to reduce services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center […]
Cobb, Fulton voters to decide six-way race in State Senate District 35 election Voters in Cobb and Fulton County will cast their ballots Tuesday in the special election for State Senate District 35. The election was called after the resignation of State Senator Jason Esteves, who is running for governor in 2026. The crowded race includes four Democrats, one Republican and one independent. Here are the candidates and their campaign […]
Georgia PSC rejects delay request, outgoing commissioners will rule on Georgia Power expansion The current members of the Public Service Commission decided Friday that they would not delay their decision on a historic request from Georgia Power. The Sierra Club and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy filed a motion on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to delay the hearing until the newly elected commissioners could take their seats. However, the PSC […]
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