MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new medical cannabis facility in Cook County, it was revealed by Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers that the company's first dispensary will be in Macon.
WFXL's Kerri Copello asked Rivers when Trulieve's products will be available in Georgia and Rivers gave a surprising answer.
"Actually, we're manufacturing now, so we're in the final stages of having product available," she began explaining. "Of course, we need to get our dispensaries open and approved. I believe we will have a CO or Certificate of Occupancy in Macon really done the middle of this month."
Rivers continued explaining the process to get the doors open. "Of course, we have to work with the commission to make sure that we're getting all the necessary approvals to go ahead an open those doors, but we're gonna be ready as soon as possible. We made a commitment to the patients of Georgia."
WGXA has reached out to agencies with questions about where the dispensary will be and how long the process may take and are awaiting responses.
We will keep you updated on-air and online as this story develops.