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6/13/2017 0 Comments High Hopes for Sweet Georgia Hey Ya'll! I'm finally getting around to putting an entry into this blog. I won't bore you with any lame excuses but, "You know you how know it is". This year so far I've basically been a recluse, staying at home mostly making jewelry, painting a bit. I've done a couple of art and marijuana related events and really enjoyed myself and did well but I want to participate more into making changes in the legalization and normalization of cannabis. I figure NOW! which is always the best time to do anything would be a good time to start making it my business to seek about like minded people and organizations and support them. I didn't know exactly where to to start at first so I rolled up, smoked, then decided that home would be a good place to start, home as in Georgia. I live here and honestly I just didn't know what the laws are pertaining to marijuana. Not like this information was going to stop me from burning it down but it's good to know exactly where we are at. A gaggle of google searches later I found out that Georgia has made some progress and is continuing to do so. For about two years now over 1,800 patients with cancer, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, Sickel cell disease, MS, ALS, seizure disorders, MS, and Mitochondrial disease have been able to use cannabis oil with 5% THC to ease their ailments. This year autism, AIDS, Tourette's syndrome, and Alzheimer's disease and anyone in a hospice program was added to that list. It's a good start but a major problem is that this law does not help with access to the oil. It just protects patients if they are prosecuted for it. Georgia law currently does not allow us to grow, process or sell marijuana. These people and their caregivers have to pretty much traffic "drugs" from out of state to get relief...wtf! Now in regards to getting caught with weed in Georgia, currently pot possession carries a fine of up to $1,000 and jail time of up to a year for less than and ounce and anything over an ounce is a felony. In March this year in Atlanta a proposal that would get rid of jail time for people caught with marijuana and lower the fine for possession to $75. was put off and is currently under review. In Clarkston they have already approved this ordinance. Officials are concerned that people would act as if weed were legal and civilization as we know it would be ova! but really the biggest impact would be for young black males who are disproportionately arrested and harshly punished when being apprehended with pot. Ok so now that I know this, now what? Time to get involved, besides doing more research and sharing with you guys I'm starting with signing up to organizations like the Marijuana Policy Project, PeachtreeNorml and gacareproject.com. They are good resources to go to for up to date news and events (sign up for the newsletters) and they also have stoner friendly call to actions where you simply fill out pre-written forms to demand that your state representatives become positively involved. I know it seems like a feeble attempt but its a start moving forward. I'll keep you updated on anything new. Get high, Stay fly!
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1/3/2017 1 Comment HIGH MY NAME IS... I'm a weedhead besides that, I’m a local Artist that resides in Atlanta Georgia that has recently (within the past 2 years) started making marijuana inspired jewelry. Why the fuck…? It’s fun okay! I really enjoy every process of it, playing with clay, painting them,taking pictures and now yes, the marketing of it which is what prompted me to start this blog. I figure it would be a great accompaniment to my brand and for the worst of it we all get to learn new things.
For this blog I intend on researching marijuana related issues and putting my own pot-head spin and theories onto it, making it stoner friendly. There’s lots of stuff I’m just plain ignorant on and want to learn about and share with you like the difference between CBD and THC, or like exactly what are the new changes on marijuana laws, interviews from other 420 friendly entrepreneurs,and basically just any weed related news but I’ll try to keep it light and throw in a cuss word or two every now and then. Since this is our first meeting I’ll be easy on you guys and dismiss you early, but I’m looking forward to learning and sharing with you. If you have any suggestions or comments, please keep them to yourselves. I”m kidding, feel free comment, suggest,share as much as you’d like. Get High, Stay Fly shopsweetchibababy.com |
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Asa F. Charles has a love for all things Art. With a Bachelor's Degree in Illustration and Design, she delves into diverse mediums and projects. Her work is ever evolving as she continues to experiment with varying art forms such as Wire Art, Body Art, Digital Art now jewelry making which truly allows her to show her love and creativity for all things marijuana. You can see her entire portfolio at ashboogey.com Archives |
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