Pubdate: Sun, 13 Oct 2019
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA)
Copyright: 2019 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Contact:  http://www.ajc.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/28
Author: J.D. Capelouto

LOWER PENALTIES FOR POT A GROWING MOVEMENT

A shot glass emblazoned with a marijuana leaf is up for sale. Jackpot 
prizes include pure hemp rolling paper. Nearby, groups of people enjoy 
drinks and dinner while chatting about why weed should be decriminalized 
and legalized in Georgia.

Thaddeus Willis, a Gwinnett County resident and Air Force veteran, has 
heard about the push to lessen the penalty for possessing small
amounts of weed in Georgia.

"That's the first step," said Willis, enjoying chicken Parmesan and a soda 
at the monthly meeting for Peachtree NORML, a pro-marijuana
advocacy group. Eventually, he said, "It needs to be made legal here."
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