The Georgia hemp industry faces uncertainty after new federal legislation tied to ending the government shutdown limits THC in hemp products to just 0.4 milligrams per package — a drastic reduction from current norms. Local producers warn this could devastate thousands of small businesses statewide. Fire safety experts are also urging caution as Thanksgiving approaches, reminding Georgians that cooking fires spike dramatically during the holiday. Meanwhile, Albany police collected 142 firearms at a successful community gun buyback event, and officials praised residents’ dedication to safety. Political analyst Andra Gillespie discussed how campaign fundraising and recent election trends could shape Georgia’s political future ahead of 2026. In other news, Virginia Transformers announced a $40 million expansion bringing 400 new jobs to Effingham County, and investigators are probing a gas explosion at an Atlanta apartment complex.
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