Nobody at the Capitol was talking about the legalization of marijuana this time last year, but suddenly it’s become a leading topic of discussion in the General Assembly. Legislation is pending in the Senate, and soon will be introduced in the House, that would either create a study committee or authorize outright the use of marijuana derivatives for specific medical purposes, such as treating seizure disorders in children. Two recent polls have shown that a majority of Georgians would support legalizing the restricted medical use of marijuana.