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DECRIM, an inference from a year of data in Atlanta - Most cops don't care

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

October 4, 2018
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Morality and Georgia Law Enforcement

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

June 14, 2018
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Georgia Legislators Out-of-Touch With Constituency

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 …

May 24, 2018
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ACLU of Georgia takes a case for Peachtree NORML

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

December 20, 2017
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A Case of Jury Nullification in Rural Georgia

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

November 5, 2017
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FULTON COUNTY GEORGIA SUES PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OVER OPIATES

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

October 25, 2017
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The Loss Of An Activist, The Passing of a Friend, James Bell

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 …

September 19, 2017
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A Rose By Any Other Name

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 …

August 26, 2017
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PROVE IT, David Baker!

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

August 14, 2017
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Peachtree NORML's Association With Yaarab Shriners

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

August 2, 2017
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Drug Whisperers

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 …

July 9, 2017
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Where's The Roar?

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 …

July 1, 2017
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A NORML Day On The Oconee River

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, …

June 30, 2017
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Peachtree NORML POTluck Picnic

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

June 29, 2017
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Conscious Ignorance – Good People Don’t Smoke Marijuana

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 …

June 22, 2017
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River Rats And Rural Police Abuse

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

June 19, 2017
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Peachtree NORML Supports PTSD Victims In Georgia

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

May 24, 2017
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They're Supposed To Work For You- Take ACTion

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

May 24, 2017
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Peachtree NORML Mid-Georgia, Small But Dedicated

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…

May 21, 2017
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Let America Exhale

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 …

May 9, 2017
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How Passionate Are You About YOUR Cause

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 …

May 2, 2017
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Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign

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 …

April 23, 2017
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Rock Legalization in Georgia

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…

April 8, 2017
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Is Georgia’s latest Medical Cannabis Bill progress, or just a bigger empty box?

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 …

April 4, 2017
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Is the city of Atlanta ready to cite and release for cannabis possession?

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

March 23, 2017
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NORML Tackles The Issue Of PTSD And Veteran Suicides

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 …

February 20, 2017
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ACTion Alert- A Note from National N.O.R.M.L.

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

February 18, 2017
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The Roots of Marijuana Prohibition - Harry Anslinger and the Marihuana Tax Act

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

February 17, 2017
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Biggest Cannabis Reform Opportunity in Atlanta History - Feb. 21, 2017

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

February 17, 2017
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HB 65 To Improve Medical Cannabis Law Moves Out Of Committee

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

February 10, 2017
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Georgia: Legislation Pending to Defelonize Marijuana possession Offenses

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

February 10, 2017
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Anti-Marijuana Project SAM Holding 4/20 Conference in Atlanta

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

February 10, 2017
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Matching Donation Drive Extended thru January 8th

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

January 4, 2017
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End of the Year Matching Donation Drive

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…

December 24, 2016
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55th Annual Wild Hog Supper Re-scheduled for Monday February 27

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

December 21, 2016
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Peachtree NORML Joins the Empty Chair Campaign

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 …

December 16, 2016
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Peachtree NORML Tables the First Unity in The Community Festival

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 …

November 26, 2016
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Vote Now for the 2016 Cannabis Business Awards!

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

November 26, 2016
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A Resounding Victory for Cannabis Nationwide

  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…

November 9, 2016
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Big wins for marijuana reform doesn't mark end of fight

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, …

November 9, 2016
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Governor Deal receives a "D" from NORML

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

October 31, 2016
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The Cannabist Award

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

October 21, 2016
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GALLUP: RECORD HIGH PERCENTAGE OF AMERICANS BACK LEGALIZING MARIJUANA

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

October 21, 2016
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Another Successful Atlanta Pride

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 …

October 17, 2016
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46th Annual Atlanta Pride Festival

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

October 5, 2016
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Peachtree NORML Announces Float for Atlanta Pride Parade 2016

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 …

October 2, 2016
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The Law of 13: The NFL, Kaepernick, the War on Drugs and an end to colorblindness

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 …

September 29, 2016
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Register to Vote Online in 3 Minutes

https://www.facebook.com/ATTNVideo/videos/1602379610066994 If you are using Chrome, click here to see Snoop's video! The Voter Registration …

September 28, 2016
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NORML Releases 2016 Updated Congressional Scorecard

  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 …

September 27, 2016
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Peachtree NORML Call to Action: Jury Rights Day

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 …

September 6, 2016
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Reefer Madness On The 9th Circuit

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…

August 31, 2016
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Prohibition. Lessons Learned, Forgotten, and Ignored

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 …

August 29, 2016
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Continued Oppression in Georgia's Fight for Legal Medicine

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

August 21, 2016
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A day in the life of a patient