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The article explores on the concept of Georgia law which legalized the use of marijuana as medicine. It highlights several diseases treated by the medical marijuana through cannabis oil including Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. It also cites the movement made by the marijuana activist and a speaker for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition against the legalization of medical marijuana.

The article focuses on the racists and corrupt governors of Georgia, presents an excerpt from the book "Without Mercy: The Stunning True Story of Race, Crime, and Corruption in the Deep South," by David Beasley, and presents an interview with writer David Beasley who discusses various topics about his book including his possible connection to the story, politician E.D. Rivers, and source of his material.

The article presents information about Vernon Jones, chief executive officer (CEO) of DeKalb County, Georgia. In 2000, when Jones made his first bid for the CEO's seat, he landed critical endorsements from the county's politicians. In the elections for the post of CEO, Jones obtained 63 percent of the votes. During his 2004 bid for a second term, Jones defeated seven candidates in the elections. In 2005, Jones convinced voters to raise their property taxes for a $230 million-dollar bond referendum that would fund capital improvement projects including parks, libraries and roads. Jones has managed to make an impact in the field of politics in Georgia. INSET: Untitled.

The article presents the author's views on Bill Campbell, the former mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. He reflects on his career as a journalist in 1991 in Atlanta wherein he covered politics. He examines Atlanta's economic condition under Campbell's leadership as well as the thunderstorm damage in 1993. He also details his experience of being tasked to prove that politician Maynard Jackson was a crook.

Focuses on the influence of the journalistic works of Bill Shipp on the political landscape in Atlanta, Georgia. Integration crusade launched by Shipp against the white-admission policy; Publication of the political paper 'BIll Shipp's Georgia'; Management contract of Shipp with Insider Advantage.

Profiles Senator Mack Mattingly. Prominence as an openly segregationist politician; Insights on the socio-political scene in Atlanta, Georgia.

The article focuses on some political issues pertaining to Atlanta, Georgia. The influx of politicians, as well as voters, who were raised in places where the emphasis is on character over "characters" has somehow turned the damper down on the natural-born inclination of Southern politicians to put on a show. The author says that if he had to limit his reminiscing to the boundary lines of Georgia, he would probably cast the deciding vote for either candidate Gene Talmadge or Marvin Griffin. As governor, Griffin started a personal import-export business, bringing in rum from Cuba.

Focuses on the politics and government in Georgia. Conflict over Northern Arc highway; Opposition of Republican Party on Northern Arc; Rumors about Republican gubernatorial candidates.

Comments on the plans of Gov. Roy Barnes to develop a rail transportation system to minimize traffic conflicts in Atlanta. Public opinion on train transportation; Recollection of the author on his first train ride; Reason for the promises of politicians to construct rail transportation.

Appreciates the views of writer Doug Monroe on his writeup exposing the political issues in Atlanta, Georgia.

The article presents the author's views on the political condition in Atlanta, Georgia as of March 2015. He provides a background of Georgian politics which has a two-party political system, the Democrats and Republicans. He also mentions several politicians who made significant contributions to Atlanta which include Lester Maddox, Newt Gingrich, and Roy Barnes.

Provides information on several civic and political activities in Atlanta, Georgia for August 2000.