Jonesboro decriminalizes possessing small amounts of marijuana

Jonesboro decriminalizes possessing small amounts of marijuana

The Jonesboro City Council, on Monday night, approved a proposal to lower the punishment for marijuana possession.

Metro Atlanta Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession

Jonesboro Makes a Major Shift: Marijuana Possession No Longer an Arrestable Crime JONESBORO, GA — In a big move for criminal justice reform in Metro Atlanta, the City of Jonesboro has voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana — meaning people will no longer face jail time for having less than one ounce of weed. Instead, officers will issue a civil citation and a fine (up to $150) similar to a traffic ticket. The nearly …