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[China, UK, Georgia] A discussion of the tobacco industry’s exploitation of “smoke-free” Olympic Games

internal documents released as a result of the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (.pdf). While excluded from the venue itself, the industry extended its far-reaching tentacles into the immediate areas adjacent to and surrounding the Olympic Ring. T
Stanford Law & Policy Review
added Aug 6, 2012 18:02
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[Georgia] 7 plead guilty to tobacco trafficking charges

Seven more defendants of 50 initially arrested in an illegal tobacco traffic ring have pleaded guilty in Gwinnett County Superior Court
Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution
added Jul 25, 2012 09:52
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Georgia getting $56M from tobacco settlement

The state of Georgia will receive about $56 million next year and more payments in the future from a major settlement states reached with tobacco companies more than a decade ago.
Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution
added Dec 20, 2012 06:24
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[Georgia] Atlanta passes smoking ban

Atlanta's City Council has approved a ban on smoking in the city's parks.
Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution
added Jul 17, 2012 06:34
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[Georgia] RAYTCHEV: Smoking keeps its cool

Recently, I was under the impression that smoking was making a comeback. I began to notice smoking in films ... The movie that most comes to mind is "Skyfall," ... I found Emma Stone lighting up in the trailer for "Gangster Squad." "Rango," too, has had
Red and Black (University of Georgia)
added Apr 8, 2013 09:21
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[Georgia] Norcross repeals city wide smoking ban

The ban was supposed to go into effect Monday and it wasn't just tobacco either - dip and chew was also to be banned. But instead the council voted unanimously to rescind the entire ordinance.
WGCL-TV CBS 46 (Atlanta, GA)
added Jul 3, 2012 13:42
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Georgia’s tobacco tax: Unusually low and tough to change

Testimony from people like Moore proves why Georgia should raise its tobacco taxes, said Sarah Balog, government relations director for the American Heart Association in Atlanta. “Every price increase has a documented and proven effect to reduce youth
Georgia Health News
added Nov 5, 2012 04:17
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[Georgia] From golf courses to schools, progress on smoking

“It was the last time I ever smoked a cigarette on the golf course.” The speaker is the man whom many consider the greatest golfer ever, Jack Nicklaus. Fifty years ago, he was watching a recent film of himself winning his first major golf championship,
Georgia Health News
added Sep 7, 2012 13:52
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[Georgia] Tax dollars for needy cashed in at liquor stores, strip clubs, tobacco shops

Last year Georgia handed out $50 million in cash to needy families. We discovered that no one is really watching how the money is being spent, but we are!
WXIA TV NBC 11 (Atlanta, GA)
added May 18, 2012 19:57
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[Georgia] Norcross residents react to smoking ban at city parks

Gwinnett (GA) Daily Post
added May 9, 2012 12:06
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