Atlanta Forward: Quality of life

A noted gastroenterologist recently told Georgia’s Medical Cannabis Commission that, while more study is needed, the substance is widely known to help cancer patients reduce pain and nausea and increase appetite, which ultimately helps fight infections. Today, we provide the testimony he delivered to the commission Sept. 30, in which he outlines how the state can best proceed with cultivation and dispensing of medical cannabis. In our second column, the father of an epileptic daughter says it’s time to overcome old stereotypes and recognize the drug’s many benefits.

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If we had ranked choice elections in Georgia, we’d be done voting this year

Georgia voters went to the polls Nov. 4, but many must cast ballots again Dec. 2 for dozens of runoff races. That's why the state should shift to ranked choice voting.

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Whether in Congress or at the Thanksgiving table, dialogue can reduce conflict

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If we had ranked choice elections in Georgia, we’d be done voting this year

OPINION

Whether in Congress or at the Thanksgiving table, dialogue can reduce conflict

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