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Augusta pharmacy is 1st to offer medical THC in CSRA

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Augusta pharmacy is 1st to offer medical THC in CSRA


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – For years, some Georgians have had to drive hours to get their hands on the medicine they’ve been prescribed.  

Medical cannabis is legal in the Peach State with a medical THC card but the access to that medicine has been hard to come by.  

Now, access to the drug is as easy as going to a local pharmacist.  

One of the first pharmacies in the state to stock their shelves is right here in Augusta. 

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“As long as you have your medical card, you can purchase the product here at a dispensary or at my pharmacy and it allows us to just make that transaction at the register,” said Vic Johnson, pharmacist at Living Well Pharmacy.

It’s a first for Johnson and Living Well Pharmacy.

“It’s an exciting time that pharmacies can be involved in actually helping people with a drug that really can change their lives, but then also be able to still know what they’re taking on their regular pharmaceutical medicines,” said Johnson.

There are nearly 50 pharmacies listed on the Georgia Department Of Community Health’s website that are licensed to dispense medical cannabis, but there’s only one in Augusta.

“We are able to dispense the medical grade THC products for a number of different illnesses,” said Johnson.

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The Georgia Department of Public Health lists 21 illnesses like Crohn’s disease, arthritis, cancer and Parkinson’s disease.

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“Pharmacists can know things about their current medication, even if they are not a member of that pharmacy. Certainly, we can ask them what their medications they’re on questions and help things that were not being asked in dispensaries,” said Johnson.

Johnson says there are more than 600 people with a medical card in Richmond County.

“If we can get a percentage of those people to come in, then it will add, you know, it could add 50% to my current business model,” he said.

Until now, many people were driving hours to get access to a product already prescribed to them.

“Wellbeing is something we call striving for. Nobody wants to be hurting as they age. Nobody wants to, you know, wake up every day and they’re afraid to go out of the house. Or the sleep disorders that this, this drug can help with people,” said Johnson.

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On September 26, Living Well Pharmacy is hosting a card event where they’ll have doctors on site to help people learn if they are qualified to get a medical THC card and assist in the application process.



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Multiple teens arrested in deadly shooting on Warren Road

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in a deadly shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured early Saturday morning.

According to deputies, the incident happened June 20, at approximately 12:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Warren Road, where authorities responded to reports of shots fired involving two gunshot victims.

When deputies arrived, they located two 18-year-old men from Augusta.

Officials identified the victims as Eric Markquis Bartley Miller and Joseph Lamar Thomas.

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Investigators say Miller sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Thomas was also found with at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation.

As of Saturday afternoon, three teenage suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

18-year-old Dmihjay Collins, 17-year-old Tayshaun Thomas, and 17-year-old Joseph Thomas have all been arrested and charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Machine Guns. They are all currently being held at the Webster Detention Center.

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A fourth teenager, 17-year-old Reante Byrd was also arrested, but investigators have not linked him to the murder case. Byrd has been charged with Possession of a Pistol or Revolver by a Person Under the Age of 18. He is also being held in the Webster Detention Center.

No further details in the investigation have been released.



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Augusta Regional Airport hosts drone camp for students

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday.

12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others.

Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on delivering small medical supplies.

“It was focused on delivering small medical supplies like an EPI pen or glucose packet for like diabetics and for people with allergies in need in the real world that could obviously help save lives, and if people are like in a place in a boat or like in the desert or in the forest where they can’t easily access those supplies it can save their lives,” Puryear said.

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The airport partnered with Georgia Tech, state troopers and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department for the Air Edu Summer Camp.

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10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival draws crowds despite heat

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.

Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.

Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.

“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.

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The festival runs until 10 p.m.

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