When the Georgia legislature reconvenes in January, two fathers will lead the charge to ban synthetic marijuana statewide. Both men lost their sons last year, and although the state has tried to wage war on "spice," efforts have fallen painfully short.
Lance Dyer and David Burnett just spent their first Christmas without their sons, and they say they don't want to see other families suffer the same kind of pain. They say they believe 2013 must be the year that Georgia gets it right, so they're leading the fight.
Dakota Dyer and Chase Burnett died just a few days apart. They did not know each other, but their dads have teamed up to educate and eradicate synthetic pot, or "spice" as it is known.
Last year, the legislature passed Chase's Law, which was named for Burnett's son. But spice manufacturers changed the chemicals and it was back on shelves in days. Now, the state has targeted the key chemicals and made them illegal to possess.
Dyer and Burnett say other states watch Georgia so that they can follow with their own laws.
David Burnett has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a company that he says makes the spice that killed his son, and Lance Dyer says his family is heading in the same direction. The legislature is working on several bills to try and make the ban permanent.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:30 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:55:59 GMT
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home.
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home. Just one day later, some of her family members were in Oklahoma near where the tornado hit.
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FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
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What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
