WALB cites a police statement as noting. Possessing more than one ounce (28 grams) of weed in the state is a felony, punishable by from one to 10 years in prison, according to Although Georgia’s cannabis laws “are relatively strict,” the information notes, “many counties in the state offer alternative sentencing programs for offenders, which offer treatment in lieu of jail time.” While officers were carrying out their protective sweep, WALB notes that “several more plants were located inside of the patio area and another plant was found sitting underneath a heating lamp.” Afte...