Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (NYSE: TRLV), a leading U.S. medical cannabis company, commemorated the expansion of Georgia's medical cannabis program with a ceremonial first sale on July 1, 2026, at its Marietta location. The first purchase was made by retired Army veteran Desi Cleveland, who bought the Roll One Clutch All in One vape and Modern Flower whole flower—both newly available in Georgia—alongside his trusted Trulieve RSO Troches and Momenta Topical Cream.
Veteran Desi Cleveland Makes Historic First Purchase
“I served my country and came home with injuries that affect me every single day. For years, the options I had weren’t enough—or came with costs I wasn’t willing to pay,” said Desi Cleveland, an Army veteran from Columbus. “Having access to a vaporized product that provides fast-acting relief when I need it most—alongside the other administration methods I already trust—is something I’ve been waiting for. Today marks a big step forward for veterans in Georgia.”
Senate Bill 220 Expands Patient Access
Georgia’s “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” or Senate Bill 220, was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on May 12, 2026. The law significantly expands the medical cannabis program by adding flower and vaporization products for patients aged 21 and older, broadening qualifying conditions to include lupus, HIV, and inflammatory bowel disease, and removing “end-stage” restrictions that previously limited access for patients with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
Trulieve CEO Applauds Legislative Action
“We are thrilled to provide Georgia patients with a wider variety of products at our dispensaries and independent pharmacies,” said Trulieve’s Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers. “We applaud Governor Kemp and the state legislature for recognizing the patient need and addressing it with SB 220.”
Pharmacies Join Medical Cannabis Distribution
Following the federal rescheduling of medical marijuana to Schedule III in April 2026, independent pharmacies in Georgia with state licensure and DEA registration may now sell medical cannabis products to qualified patients. Trulieve has begun supplying products to over a dozen pharmacies and expects to expand pharmacy distribution throughout the summer.
“We are proud to partner with Trulieve to offer their trusted products to our patients,” said Parth Patel, PharmD, owner of Bonaire Pharmacy. “Pharmacists are trusted healthcare providers, and being able to provide medical cannabis alongside our patients’ other medications is a natural extension of the care we already deliver, in their convenient, neighborhood pharmacy setting.”
Launch-Day Events at Trulieve Locations
All six Trulieve Georgia locations will host launch-day events featuring patient consultations, product specials, giveaways, and education on program enrollment and new products. For more information on Trulieve’s Georgia store locations, follow @Trulieve.GA on Instagram.
