Looking Ahead to March 1, 2016

Voters in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama head to the polls today to make their choices for the Republican or Democratic nominee for president.
Polls are open from 8am to 8pm in Tennessee and from 7 to 7 in Georgia.
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The Georgia House has approved a bill expanding the list of conditions allowing people to possess medical marijuana in Georgia.
House members voted 1-52 to 8 Monday on the bill.
If signed into law, the bill would extend eligibility to patients with autism, HIV or AIDS, post-traumatic stress disorder and several other conditions.

In Hamilton County, two applicants have expressed interest in becoming the interim superintendent.
School Board officials say Shaun Sadler, a retired Marine Corps Colonel and Senior Executive, John Cosgrove both submitted resumes for the job currently held by Rick Smith.
The School Board is scheduled to vote on a proposed buyout of Smith’s contract on March 7.