Atlanta Forward: Quality of life

A recent poll showed Georgia citizens overwhelmingly support the cultivation of marijuana in the state to produce cannabis oil, which has been shown to effectively reduce seizures in people suffering from epilepsy and other afflictions. Gov. Nathan Deal and some law enforcement officials have come out against producing the home-grown medicine, saying doing so would take Georgia down the path to recreational usage of marijuana. Today, the state official leading the charge for cultivation updates his mission amid the latest developments, and we recap some of the opposition to in-state cultivation.

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In the Deep South, ‘down low’ culture means gay men are hiding in plain sight

A combination of religion, cultural norms and tradition have made it dangerous for many gay men to feel like they can be themselves openly, leading to terrible outcomes.

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Federal budget cuts threaten pregnant women’s health care access and lives

Federal cuts to Medicaid diminish health care access for pregnant women, especially uninsured Black expectant mothers who are most likely to suffer the most.

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How to move forward after ‘big beautiful bill’ put Georgia in a pinch

The 'big beautiful bill' puts more pressure on the states, including Georgia, to make up the difference for health care, food assistance and other programs.

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Federal budget cuts threaten pregnant women’s health care access and lives

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Raffensperger, who rebuffed Trump in 2020, runs for Georgia governor

He was the Republican who told Donald Trump no. Now the secretary of state is telling Georgia voters he wants to be their next governor.

South Georgia football coach resigns after 0-5 start

Wayne County’s John Mohring resigned Tuesday afternoon, becoming the third GHSA football coach to step down since the season began.