Georgia lawmakers continue their efforts to reduce gun restrictions in the state, but Republican leaders under the Gold Dome are reluctant to move forward with big changes this year.
The debate on gun laws may be loud in Washington, but it is unclear how much attention gun measures will receive at Georgia's State Capitol.
New bills continue to be introduced including on from State Senator Frank Ginn that removes restrictions on licensed, out-of-state gun owners and eliminates bans on guns in public housing.
So far, the GOP leadership at the capitol have been reluctant to wade into an extensive debate on guns while Democratic lawmakers have called for consideration of gun restrictions.
Governor Deal has signaled support for a tighter review of mental health records for gun permits, but earlier this week, the governor said the State should move carefully.
The measure by Sen. Ginn would also repeal state regulations of firearms dealers, which, he said, are duplicated by Federal law.
Another bill in the Georgia Senate would allow hunters to use silencers.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:37 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:37:41 GMT
After bonding out on a 15-count criminal indictment, DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis denied any wrongdoing, saying "I've done nothing wrong."
After bonding out on a 15-count criminal indictment, DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis denied any wrongdoing, saying "I've done nothing wrong. I would never, ever, ever do anything to voilate the public trust."
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:29:16 GMT
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:13:25 GMT
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.Spartacus, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found dead in his handler's patrol car. Authorities later
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:42 GMT
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
