Many families with children suffering from seizures are desperate for Georgia to legalize the use of medical cannabis. The state representative leading the charge today updates his campaign to allow this relief for kids who could benefit from the drug. Sadly, some are dying while waiting for the state to act. In our second column, a faith-based activist writes that legislators and the FDA need to follow the process before approving something with possible aside effects and unwanted outcomes.

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Tracy Woodard from InTown Cares (left) and Lauren Hopper from Mercy Care organization work with residents at the Copperton Street encampment in August 2024. 
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