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Two medical topics today: A Southern doctor writes about the need to get behind a federal law that will reduce penalties for marijuana. The decriminalization of medical cannabis is welcome news for Georgia’s afflicted and their families, but the transport of the oil remains a crime. The proposed law should ease the way. With nearly half of U.S. states allowing medical cannabis, the time has come for such consideration. In our second column, executives of local charities weigh in on behalf of residents who fall through the cracks of Georgia’s health care coverage gap.

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Trust in Georgia voting would improve by updating the current election code

Georgia's election code is outdated and requires a revamp if voters from left and right are going to trust Peach State voting in the future.

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Vietnam War still isn’t over for my father and other Agent Orange victims

Veterans Day should be both a time for Americans to honor the sacrifices made on their behalf and to recognize the true cost of war and its effects on service men and women.

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Make college affordable for Georgians by funding needs-based financial aid

Georgia ranks high in college debt and low in needs-based aid it offers students. About 75% of Georgians support the state broadly offering financial aid based on need.

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Trust in Georgia voting would improve by updating the current election code

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Vietnam War still isn’t over for my father and other Agent Orange victims

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White House autism research approach and Tylenol claim dehumanize Americans

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Prolonged shutdown could force 20% flight cuts, U.S. officials warn

The Federal Aviation Administration started reducing flights Friday at 40 major airports, which includes Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

With SNAP benefits in limbo, Atlanta residents step up to help

With SNAP benefits in limbo after a late-Friday Supreme Court decision, many metro Atlanta residents are putting their own money toward supporting those affected.

Study: Rents for low-wage Atlantans rose 9 times faster than for high earners

Rents for suburban workforce housing in the metro Atlanta region increased by almost 20%, while rents for luxury units increased by 2%, a study said.