Enrollment jumps after lawmakers ease access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program

Enrollment jumps in Georgia’s medical cannabis program

Georgia’s medical cannabis program experienced an unprecedented surge of new registered patients over the past month after the law changed significantly to ease access.

Georgia Today: Minimize Flock camera misuse; Medical cannabis on rise; Atlanta heat plan

On the Aug. 5 edition: A look at how better guardrails could ensure police use Flock cameras responsibly; Georgia's major party gubernatorial candidates make their pitch to the business community; and the Atlanta City Council wants the Mayor's office to sign off on a city-wide heat plan.

Enrollment jumps after lawmakers ease access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program

Georgia’s medical cannabis program experienced an unprecedented surge of new registered patients over the past month after the law changed significantly to ease access. The patient registry grew from 36,595 patients in late June to 44,854 on Monday, an increase…

Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/5/2026

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Below is The Marijuana Herald's Daily Cannabis News Brief for Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Each weekday, we provide a concise roundup of the latest marijuana and hemp news. Previous editions can be found here. Georgia Medical Cannabis Enrollment Jumps 32% Since Beginning of June, Reaching 44,889 Patients Georgia's medical cannabis program now has 44,889 active patients, up nearly 10,900 since t…

Georgia Medical Cannabis Enrollment Jumps 32% Since Beginning of June, Reaching 44,889 Patients

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Georgia’s medical cannabis program now has 44,889 active patients as of August 5, an increase of approximately 32% since the beginning of June, according to data provided by the state’s Department of Public Health. The state had roughly 34,000 active patients on June 1, meaning enrollment has grown by nearly 10,900 patients in just over two months, according to new data provided by the state.…