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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY October 2nd, 2018 marks the one year anniversary of the unanimous passage of Atlanta City Ordinance 17-O-1152, which reduced …

The Latest Gallup and Quinnipiac Polls Recently Gallup conducted a poll (click here) in which the following statement was read to those polled: …

What's A Straw Poll? For those that don't know, a straw poll is an unofficial ballot conducted as a test of opinion.  On 5/22/2018 the question …

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."  -- Margaret …

Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia 10/31/2017 Jury nullification occurs when a jury returns a verdict of "Not Guilty" despite its belief that the …

Fulton County and Atlanta are proving themselves to be leaders in Georgia when it comes to taking common sense actions regarding the health and …

Awful News My friend Stephen Bradley called me on Friday, September 14th and asked if I was sitting down.  I knew it couldn't be good news, but …

What's in a Name? Marijuana, Grass, Chronic, Ganja, Weed.  Just a few of the hundreds of nicknames Cannabis is called by.  I always called it weed …

At the Georgia Republican Assembly Convention on 8/12/2017 David Baker, the Executive Director of the Faith and Freedom Coalition of Georgia, used…

Shriners Are Such Clowns "Shriners Hospitals for Children was founded in 1922 with the goal of providing expert medical care for children with no …

The Drug Whisperers There is a hot controversy going on in Cobb County these days.  It seems some Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) with Cobb County …

Where’s the Roar? Remember the song “I am Woman” by Helen Reddy?  It was a song about empowerment and it has resonated with women to this day.  In …

The Great Oconee River Raft Race Back in 1974 some folks got together and started a small waterboard event on the Oconee River in East Dublin, …

  In lieu of our July monthly meeting, Peachtree NORML invites our cannafamily to join us for a POTluck family picnic! We are providing hot …

People can often be ignorant if no one ever explained the facts.  Then there are those who seem to want to stay ignorant and choose to ignore …

Foreword Jesse Sasnett is a young, disabled Marine Veteran.  I'm sharing this story with his permission, his encouragement even. This is a story …

New Board Positions Peachtree NORML is adding some Board Positions.  The first is Director of Veteran Affairs.  Veterans are an important part of …

They're Supposed To Work For You Friend, While marijuana law reforms continue to move forward statewide, pressure is also mounting in Washington, …

Tabling at Smiley's Flea Market and Yard Sale, Macon GA 5/20/2017 Smiley's is a nice place to spend a Saturday in Mid-Georgia.  There are hundreds…

On occasion you read something that you receive anonymously that is so well written that it must be shared.  I am sharing this today for you all to …

Let's Talk About Heroes There's a lot of banter going around about Allen Peake. It's actually turned into a national story. I was interviewed about …

From the new Executive Director Hi, y'all.  My name is Tom McCain.  I want to introduce myself.  I want you to know me and why I am so passionate …

Are YOU ready to Rock Legalization in Georgia?! Here's what we do: Get some rocks and decorate them. We bought our rocks from a dollar store and…

On March 30th,  the last day of the Georgia Legislative session,  the Senate voted 45 to 6 to pass SB 16 to further amend and expand Haliegh’s Hope …

On Tuesday March 21st, the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee's working group met to discuss reducing the penalties for possession of …

22 A Day The issue of Veteran suicides is real and troubling, as has been stated by the following U.S. Senators. “When you have 8,000 veterans a …

Friend, With public support for reforming marijuana laws at an all time high, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Jared Polis …

  Marijuana is a slang name for Cannabis, a family of plants that includes Hemp.  Prior to 1937, Cannabis was used in numerous medications …

      The Public Safety/Legal Committee of the Atlanta City Council met on Tuesday February 14, 2017,  leaders from many …

At the start of this year's legislative session, House Leadership formed the Medical Cannabis Working Group, an 11 member panel chaired by Rep. …

Action Alert! Legislation is pending in the Senate, SB 105, to reduce felony marijuana possession offenses to a fine-only misdemeanor. Under state…

by Russ Belville Like the 2016 Los Angeles Rams, the so-called “quarterback” of the anti-legalization movement, Kevin Sabet, has only won a …

More fantastic news!  Our anonymous benefactor has extended the deadline for the matching donation drive through midnight of January 8th. You can …

Breaking News!! Peachtree NORML is excited to announce that an anonymous donor has offered to match all donations from now until the end of the year…

  This will be the 4th Wild Hogs Supper that Peachtree NORML and other organizations working to reform cannabis laws in Georgia will attend.…

Peachtree NORML is proud to be a part of the Empty Chair at the Holiday Table Campaign in conjunction with Mom's United to End the War on Drugs and …

Peachtree NORML ran a booth at the first ever Unity in the Community Festival in Dublin, Georgia on Saturday, November 12th, 2016. This allowed us …

The Cannabis Business Awards are presented to cannabis industry businesses, individuals, and organizations in both medical and recreational sectors,…

  A Resounding Victory No, I’m not talking about the Presidential election, you can make up your own mind about that.  What cannot be argued is…

While the nation sat glued to its television sets waiting to see the conclusion of one of the most bizarre elections in our nation's history, …

  NORML Gubernatorial report card give Georgia a failing grade "With the 2016 election only days away, NORML is pleased to release of our …

Freedom Fighters: Organizers of the 2nd Annual Cannabist Awards are seeking nominations for a variety of cannabis-related categories. So please …

Sixty percent of Americans believe that “the use of marijuana should be legal,” according to nationwide polling data released today by Gallup. The …

Peachtree NORML hosted an educational booth in Piedmont Park October 8-9 and entered a float in the Atlanta Pride 2016 parade this year. Thanks to …

Find Us in Piedmont Park, Saturday & Sunday 10 - 7 Peachtree NORML, along with volunteers from our various state-wide affiliates, will be …

Peachtree NORML is pleased to announce that our float theme elected for Atlanta Pride Parade on October 9th, 2016 is “No one belongs in jail for a …

A special thing happened when the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints took to the gridiron for a Monday Night Football matchup this past …

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  In Georgia the last day to register to vote in the 2016 elections is October 11th. Find out if you are registered, register or make changes …

The Fully Informed Jury Association’s (FIJA) Jury Rights Day is Monday, September 5th, 2016! This also falls on Labor Day.  FIJA has asked that we …

A Choice Between Two Liberties Today the 9th Circuit court of appeals ruled in a 3-0 decision that the 2nd Amendment rights of US citizens living in…

What Do They Expect The following news story is about a marijuana deal gone bad.  It is about murder, aggravated assault and dealing marijuana.  It …

  Where Do We Go From Here? Many Georgia citizens are wondering where to go to redress their grievances over oppressive marijuana laws. Many …

A day in the life of a patient It begins innocently enough, a doctors appointment. Since it’s a new doctor in a new state, I feel the need to …

One of the main planks in Peachtree NORML's platform is Harm Reduction.  Georgia's Draconian marijuana laws place a heavy burden on those charged …

As things went south for all of the introduced marijuana legislation this year again, many local municipalities are thinking out of the box.  The …

It seems so cruel that year after year the same Senator would kill a bill that is meant to help many suffering Georgia patients. She seems …

Senator Harold Jones II introduced SB254 a bill to provide that simple possession of marijuana constitutes a misdemeanor. Georgia has been working …

Peachtree NORML Executive Director, Sharon Ravert, is an Atlanta native and life long Republican.  "I am in full agreement with Ann Lee" says …

Honorable Committee members, To those of you supporting HB722, kudos!! To those of you who are trying to pick it apart and stonewall it, shame on …

Peachtree NORML is proud to announce that Georgia is moving forward with marijuana law reform. The General Assembly has 7 bills to consider in the…

Legislation has been pre-filed for the 2016 legislative session to eliminate felony marijuana possession laws. Senate Bill 254 amends the state …

The Peachtree NORML Atlanta meeting in December was the last at Manuel’s Tavern for a few months. Manuel’s staff informed Peachtree NORML that …

A well versed and diverse group of professionals gathered in support of Peachtree NORML Saturday October 17th at the home of Dr. Uma Dhanabalan. The…

The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus asked Peachtree NORML's Executive Director, Sharon Ravert and Board member, Dr. Uma Dhanabalan to testify at …

As I watched the breaking news of the Oregon shooting at Umpqua Community College, my first thought was Refocus, the second was what about the …

As drug policy and criminal justice reform intersect in Washington D.C., the decades of work from many reform organization like NORML, Students …

It's time to update our volunteer database! We appreciate our Activists & Volunteers! We have many opportunities to work for reform in Georgia …

Peachtree NORML supporters were out in full force at the Walk To Defeat ALS.  We handed out information about ALS and cannabis.  We were approached …

During the otherwise typical press conference held today in preparation for UFC 193, UFC champ Ronda Rousey lit up the press conference by first …

Many people fighting to end prohibition of marijuana know the consequences all to well of being caught with a dirty urine screen.  Most know you …

As a country is this really want we want?  To spend 50 Billion a year on fueling an enormous Law Enforcement bureaucracy, the militarization of …

Nathan Deal has a plan. You see, too many businesses in Georgia are struggling to get competent applicants to fill their jobs. Governor Deal …

  Hi, I’m Daniel Almond, and I’m running for the Georgia General Assembly seat 159 in the Republican Primary. I support full cannabis …

SSDP – NORML Summit This weekend NORML hosted a group of brilliant college students from Students for Sensible Drug Policy at a summit in Dahlonega…

Today could be a pivotal day in ending prohibition once and for all.  It is a rally call of sorts and the citizens of this country are wondering …

  In a historic vote today.  The Senate Appropriations committee voted 21-9 to approve an amendment put up by Senator Mikulski (D-MD) to …

Thanks to everyone that came to the meeting at Manules Tavern for our June meeting celebrating Hemp History Week. Lots of good information was …

We had a good turnout for our first meeting in Middle Georgia. A lot of information was shared with everyone there. Follow their face book page @ …

Peachtree NORML celebrated the 6th annual Hemp History Week at our June monthly meeting with many samples and examples of hemp products available …

Please join us for the inaugural meeting for Peachtree NORML of Middle Georgia on Sunday June 7, 2015 at the VFW Post 658 (4864 Harrison Road …

via OnlineAthens.com- Patients who have to go out of state to get cannabis oil say they face risks even though the product is legal. Gov. Nathan …

Today Georgia's Governor Nathan Deal signed into law HB1 , the Hayleigh's Hope law.  A limited form of low thc/high cbd oil for a short list of …

In an effort to bring more young people into the fight for policy reform, memberships will be offered for students on April 20th for the low price …

It is often that others don't understand the frustration of patients and their families.  We are told in many southern states there is a choice of …

ATLANTA – During the hustle and bustle of a rather mundane crossover day, Senator Curt Thompson (D - Tucker) stood in the well and sparks erupted …

Last week we had the pleasure of sitting down with MJ Freeway co-owner, Jessica Billingsley.  Jessica Billingsley is co-founder and the Chief …

Dr. Uma Dhanabalan was at The Georgia State Capitol speaking with legislators about whole plant medicine

You can make a difference from the privacy of your own home.  You don't have to get in front of a t.v. camera or come out of the cannabis closet to…

Why do YOU support cannabis legalization?

Earlier this month Representative Allen Peake doubled-down on last year’s failed attempt to bring relief to sick Georgians with the filing of …

Peachtree NORML is expecting a large group of citizens supporting  marijuana law reform and criminal justice reform to unite in the newly designed …

In an attempt to repair some of the damage done by Rep. Allen Peake's (R-Macon) decision to back down on his promise to bring Georgia medical …

Besides awesome football, what do Georgia, Michigan, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia have in common? These are the five states that the …

Georgia is moving forward on marijuana reform.  There are now three pre filed bills addressing the issue.  NORML anticipate at least one more will …

Tragedy many times turns to triumph, except for when it doesn't. The deck is stacked against many victims of the over militarization of our police …

Peachtree NORML encourages community outreach and this is just one of the projects we are very proud to be a part of.  This is the second year that …

Cautions abound from opponents and supporters alike in Georgia’s debate about whether to legalize medical marijuana....PolitiFact put the claims …

"Jeremy Sharp is one of the hardest working young men and advocate for sensible drug policy I think I have ever met." said Sharon Ravert of …

Thanks to everyone that made our party such a success. Special thanks to Adam Kadmon for the music "You Rock" and to all that brought gifts for the …

  As the Director of Health & Safety for a large general contracting firm, I was recently charged with the task of reviewing and …

We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, …

Ask anyone who has grown up or spent any time in Georgia and they will tell you that this state will likely be one of the last to legalize …

In August of 1735, New York printer John Peter Zenger found himself on trial for the charge of  "seditious libel against his Majesty's government" …

By Dean Sines and Raoul Duke III When it comes to medical marijuana in Georgia, it appears that the patients may be on the back burner. When the…

James Bell of GA CARE interviewed Dr. Uma Dhanabalan at her home in Georgia a few months ago to get at the truth about medical marijuana.   Thanks …

Florida, can we talk? We've known each other for a long, long time. I remember growing up just thirty minutes away from you, constantly begging my …

Were you aware that physicians all over Georgia prescribe medical marijuana to patients? Of course, since marijuana is still considered a dangerous …

Cast an Informed Vote in the General Election The Georgia affiliate of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has …

Another study that has been used as evidence against marijuana reform has been debunked. The study used and quoted by Kevin Sabet and Patrick …

Colorado has started another national debate on edible marijuana products. The concern is coming from a few cases of children showing up in the ER…

This needs to be passed on and discussed but it seems the committee on the study of medical marijuana has already reached a conclusion. I've never…

Peachtree NORML, SSDP and other Groups Tabled the Rally at UNG. Met a Lot of Great People & Had a Great Time.

A Rally for a Grandpa Killed by Police During a Drug Raid Based on a Tip by a Burglary Suspect.

  This is great news for the country as Obama has nominated a very respected leader and reformist. Vanita Gupta is for the states rights to …

Researchers are finding new and exciting medical discoveries about marijuana across the globe.  Most of the public is becoming more and more …

Peachtree NORML was a proud sponsor for Hell On Wheels. Thanks to Jimmy Powell for making a trophy for the show. Thanks to Garage 71 and all the …

With 23 states and the District of Columbia having approved medical marijuana and three more states pending in the 2014 mid-term elections. Our …

Please note: Peachtree NORML will be holding a rally in support of the Hooks family on Monday October 13 in front of the Laurens County Courthouse …

Less than two months after Habersham County government officials announced that they would not be paying the medical expenses for baby Bou Bou, a …

Editor's Note: This Better Georgia article draws a straight line from the pharmaceutical industry to Georgia politicians, most noticeably …

As Georgia loses taxpaying families, educators for our schools and HOPE scholarship funds Georgia may want to re think their position on this issue.…

Editor's note: Although this case is now over two years old, it showcases the power citizens have through the jury nullification process. A New …

Families on Realm of Caring’s out-of-state wait list received emails this week that Charlotte’s Web Hemp Oil™ will now be available for shipping to …

Local Anchorage reporter Charlo Greene has decided to leave her job as a newswoman to focus on legalizing marijuana in Alaska. OK, you're thinking, …

Seeking Redemption for his own drug use? The opposition campaign to marijuana legalization in Washington, D.C. kicked off with a press conference …

University of Haifa Summary: Administering synthetic marijuana (cannabinoids) soon after a traumatic event can prevent PTSD-like (post-traumatic …

University at Buffalo Summary: New research findings from a study of 634 couples found that the more often they smoked marijuana, the less likely …

The makers of the critically acclaimed "The Union", bring you the profound exploration of one of the most prolific wars of our time. "The Culture …

Through failed attempts to manipulate cannabinoids or their partner receptor system in our body, pharmaceutical companies have learned some valuable…

BY IBRAHEMPOVIC ON AUGUST 20, 2014In a recent statement, Jeb Bush says he opposes Florida's proposed constitutional amendment that would make pot …

Matt Ferner A broad new survey shows that a majority of American adults continue to support marijuana legalization in the …

By Chris Roberts @cbloggy Republicans love marijuana. Pushed by a cadre of Christian brothers from Colorado and promoted by …

by Phillip Smith, September 10, 2014The Florida initiative is in a close fight, hearings are coming in Hawaii, draft regulations are coming in …

Georgia lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday in Macon to gather information about medical marijuana and help determine whether to legalize it in the …

By TJ Baker | The Daily Chronic ATLANTA, GA – As hearings continue in Macon on the limited medicinal use of the cannabis …

By NATE JACKSON SEPT. 8, 2014LOS ANGELES — VIRTUALLY every single player in the N.F.L. has a certifiable need for medical marijuana.The game we …

BY JOE KOVAC JR.jkovac@macon.com September 6, 2014 Katie Crosby, 26, has been living with chronic pain of one form or another …

Kate Pickert Matt Figi hugs his 7-year-old daughter Charlotte inside a Colorado greenhouse. The plants are a special strain of medical marijuana …

Clark Fouraker, WLTX The discussion comes after the General Assembly last session passed a bill legalizing industrial hemp, …

By Vanita GuptaEditor's note: CNN's David Mattingly reports on the case of a Missouri man sentenced to life in prison for purchasing marijuana …

In Georgia, Ravert often sees people caught in a double bind – being too sick to work unless they have access to medical marijuana, and then after …

By Niraj Chokshi Go ahead, get the jokes out of your system. The staff of High Times, the counterculture drug magazine, has …

By NICHOLAS BAKALARPolicy makers have suggested a variety of strategies to reduce injury and death from prescription opioid overdose, including …

Given our exhaustive use of the hemp and Cannabis plant - making use of the fiber, leaves, flowers, seeds and resin - it seems strange that there …

Public Support for Marijuana Law Reform in Georgia This January 2014 poll, commissioned by Peachtree NORML, shows overwhelming support for …

Atlanta, August 2012  

U.S. Court of Appeals & Unveiling of Moms For Marijuana Quilt