Georgia Senate Approves Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase
On Thursday, the Georgia State Senate unanimously approved a bill that will increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco and tobacco alternatives from 18 to…
Marietta, Ga. Bans Smoking in Downtown Core
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Marietta City Council gave final approval to an ordinance that will prohibit smoking on all public property of the…
Hampton, Ga. Bans Smoking in Parks
Forget about heading to a local park in Hampton, Ga. to enjoy a cigar, as the city has passed a ban on smoking within city-owned…
Roswell, Ga. Could Get Newly Licensed Cigar Lounges
A new crop of cigar lounges could be coming to the Atlanta suburb of Roswell after the city council approved the first reading of an…
Georgia Legislators to Debate Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase
Legislators in Georgia could be considering an official increase to the state’s minimum age to purchase and possess tobacco products, as a bill was filed…
Drew Estate Adds Four Cigars to ACID Accents Collection
Drew Estate is expanding its regional edition ACID Accents program to include four new areas: California, Georgia, Chicago and Texas. California-based Drew Diplomat retailers will…
Smyrna, Ga. Increases Minimum Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
The Atlanta suburb of Smyrna has increased the minimum age to purchase and possess tobacco from 18 to 21. Earlier this week, the Smyrna City…
Chamblee, Ga. Passes Nearly Complete Smoking Ban
If you’re looking for a place to light up in public in Chamblee, Ga., good luck, as on Tuesday the city council passed a near…
Atlanta Mayor Signs Smoking Ban
A new smoking ban will be coming to Atlanta, Ga. in the new year, as this week Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed a piece of…
Atlanta Moves One Step Closer to Smoking Ban in Restaurants, Bars
A committee for the Atlanta City Council voted in favor of a ban on smoking in most businesses. The public safety and legal administration committee voted…
Atlanta Smoking Ban Proposed
Two council members are hoping to ban smoking in bars and restaurants throughout Atlanta. Today, Matt Westmoreland and Andre Dickens introduced a measure that would…
