THC Potency Under Heavy Debate 

Crossover Day featured multiple bills advancing regarding the use of medical cannabis and THC-infused consumable products in the state.

One would allow more THC in medical cannabis, while two others would put new limits on THC in consumable hemp products. THC is the ingredient that gives users a high.

Senate Bill 220, also known as the “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act” would raise the allowable THC limit in medical cannabis from 5% to 50%, remove the restriction against vaping cannabis oil, remove “severe or end-stage” requirements, and add more diseases to the list of qualifying conditions.

Senate Bill 33 seeks to cap THC content in hemp products to 0.3%, and SB 254 would impose a stricter limit on THC in beverages. Speaking out against higher levels of THC in beverages, state Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert, R-Athens, said, “We are putting loaded guns in people’s hands in the form of a can.”

  Severe Weather Possible This Weekend 

The weekend forecast anticipates a line of strong storms moving through Georgia that could produce severe weather in much of the state.

Following scattered storms early Saturday, North and Central Georgia could experience dangerous weather overnight into Sunday morning, forecasters say.

The Storm Prediction Center classified the system as an Enhanced Risk, or Level 3 out of 5, with the possibility of tornadoes, wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, and hail.

With rain expected throughout the weekend, the area at most risk of flooding is northwest Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.

Utility Linemen Honored for Hurricane Response 

State lawmakers this week honored utility workers for their long hours in hazardous conditions to restore power to thousands of Georgians in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

On Tuesday, lawmakers hosted a special event at the state Capitol recognizing linemen and also proclaiming the day as “Georgia Linemen Day.”

Hurricane Helene was the most destructive storm in Georgia Power’s 140-year history, causing more than 11,800 broken power poles, 1,500 miles of downed power lines, and 5,800 damaged transformers.

In April, utilities across the country will celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Month, and Georgia Power plans a social media campaign to share workers’ stories from Hurricane Helene and provide a look into their daily lives.

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Central Georgia: Jerky maker Jack Link’s will host job fairs this week at Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, seeking to hire 150 employees for various positions at its soon-to-open Perry plant. (Details)

College Park: Plans to build a botanical garden in a high-crime area of the city are moving forward. The community hopes the 32-acre attraction boosts tourism and improves public safety. (More)

Newton County: Authorities arrested a Loganville man for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, whose body was found in a lake near Covington last week. (More)

Cobb County: The sheriff’s office announced the retirement of K-9 Shax, a 7-year-old bloodhound who assisted on more than 100 cases since 2019, including helping locate a total of 59 people. (More)

Rockdale County: A community-led group is studying the long-term effects of the 2024 BioLab chemical fire on residents. (More)

Bibb County: A Macon inmate who escaped from jail in 2023 received a life sentence plus five years after being found with drugs and weapons in Augusta. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech men’s basketball plays No. 1 Duke today (noon, ESPN or ESPN2) after beating Virginia 66-60 in Wednesday’s opening round of the ACC tournament. (Game Preview)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons signed star pass rusher Leonard Floyd to a one-year $10 million contract. (More)

➤ No. 4 Georgia baseball extended its win streak to 18 games with its win over East Tennessee State. (More)

➤ Delta Air Lines and JetZero will partner to develop a blended-wing-body design aircraft that aims for increased fuel efficiency and overall sustainability. (More)

➤ A  developer proposes a 1.5 million-square-foot technology campus near the city of LaGrange. The complex would sit on 513 acres of land and feature six buildings with a focus on data centers. (More)

➤ Goodwill of North Georgia will launch its first Mobile Career Center this week, providing job training and employment services across 45 counties. (More)

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➤ There was “activity starting in the bullpen,” all right, after a raccoon became stuck on top of the Atlanta Braves bullpen during a spring training game. (Watch Video)

➤ Atlanta movie and TV productions are casting for extras and various positions for game shows, films, and other projects in the coming weeks. (More)

➤ A Formula 1-themed racing arcade and restaurant will open later this year in Atlanta. The venue will feature state-of-the-art racing simulators along with entertainment and globally-inspired food. (More)

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