Medical cannabis: Still much to do

Our two Opinion pieces today revisit the issue of medical cannabis. A Georgia doctor points out clinical trials here are just beginning into cannabidiol-based treatments for children with seizures. The second author notes the Georgia law that legalized cannabis treatments did not provide for production of the product, and federal law forbids transporting marijuana products across state lines.

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Georgia Public Service Commission should focus on lowering power bills

Turnout was low for the recent Georgia Public Service Commission primary, but voters statewide should show up for the July 15 primary runoff.

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Readers offer opinions on Iran's nuclear program and Georgia health care costs under President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."

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Sen. Jon Ossoff is exploring the wrong solutions to fix a real housing problem

Professionally managed rental housing providers have come under fire, but they have stepped in to provide affordable housing for the average Georgian.

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Mike Luckovich: Closet denial

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New Georgia election audit targets voters registered at P.O. boxes and businesses

Georgia election officials are trying to find inaccurate voter registrations of people registered at P.O. boxes or business addresses.

Rent an apartment, or just a bedroom, at this new Atlanta skyscraper

Amid rising costs and changing lifestyles, Society Atlanta offers a co-living model designed to shake up traditional apartments.

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In Georgia’s melon mecca, watermelon wizards’ ears are sweetly attuned

In the heart of Georgia's watermelon country, everyone has a trick to tell if a melon is ripe. One way is the sound a melon makes when it is thumped. Or better, patted.