GCO Settles With Coweta County Over Parks Ban
GCO has settled its long-standing case against Coweta County for banning firearms in county parks.
GCO in Press Over Lifting Gun Bans
Since GCO’s victory in the Georgia Court of Appeals, it has been difficult keeping up with posting the news articles. Here are several from the last few days. Court of Appeals Rejects County’s Firearms Ordinance?Fayette Citizen, December 6, 2007 Coweta Ruling Bodes Ill for Ban on Guns in Parks Athens Banner Herald, December 7, 2007…
GCO in Newnan Times Herald
The Newnan Times Herald reported GCO’s victory in the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the county attorney is quoted indicating that he will present the court’s decision to the Board of Commissioners before any decision is made on appealing to the Supreme Court. From the end of the news story: “We are pleased the court…
GCO Files Reply in Coweta County Parks Ban Appeal
GCO has filed its reply brief in its appeal of a Coweta County Superior Court ruling that Coweta County may ban the carry or possession of firearms in its parks.
Coweta County Files Brief in Parks Carry Ban Case
Coweta County has filed a brief in response to GCO’s request for the Court of Appeals of Georgia to overturn a ruling of the Coweta County Superior Court.
GCO Files Brief in Appeal of Coweta County Parks Ban
GCO has filed its brief in the Court of Appeals of Georgia, in the case where the Coweta County Superior Court ruled that Coweta County may ban guns from county parks.
GCO in News in Newnan
The Newnan Times Herald published a story today (June 25, 2007) regarding the ruling on Coweta’s preempted ordinance and GCO’s notice of appeal.
Coweta Judge Issues Ruling In Parks Case!
Judge Jack Kirby, Superior Court of Coweta County, issued yesterday (received today) an Order in the preemption lawsuit
Court Grants GCO Summary Judgment in Coweta County Parks Case
The Superior Court of Coweta County granted GCO’s motion for summary judgment in GCO’s lawsuit against Coweta County challenging the county’s ordinance banning carrying firearms in county parks. Consistent with the decision of the Court of Appeals in this case, the superior court has found the ordinance to be unlawful and preempted by state law.…
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