GCO Member Settles Case With Carroll County Probate Court
A GCO member has settled a long-standing case in federal court against the Carroll County Probate Court.
GCO Member Waits Nearly 8 Years for GFL
A GCO member recently received his renewal GFL after waiting almost 8 years since he applied. The member had been cited for something that, if still pending as an open case, could render him ineligible for a GFL. In this instance, however, the member never was prosecuted and the “case” was “dead docketed” by the…
Man Brutally Beaten with Crowbar Near Athens Park
While Athens Clarke County consolidated government fights in court to maintain its ban on peaceable citizens possessing firearms in its parks, a man walking to his car near Bishop park was attacked by four men using a crowbar.
GCO Amends Complaint Against Athens-Clarke County
GCO has filed an amendment to its complaint against Athens-Clarke County and its ban on carrying in parks. The amended complaint adds additional claims, including civil rights violations. The amended complaint may be viewed here.
Roswell Suspends Enforcement of Parks Ban in Wake of Court of Appeals' Decision
Roswell City Attorney David Davidson is quoted in the Roswell Beacon as saying Roswell will suspend enforcement of its ban on carrying firearms in city parks, in deference to the Court of Appeals’ decision in GCO’s case against Coweta County. The Court of Appeals ruling is the rule of law in the state at this…
Two Letters to the Editor in Athens
OnlineAthens.com wrote: James Garland: Defending gun lawsuit will waste tax dollars Story updated at 6:07 PM on Thursday, December 13, 2007 I certainly hope my tax dollars will not go toward defending the Athens-Clarke County government’s prohibition of the otherwise legal practice of carrying firearms in local parks. As a legal matter, the pre-emption statute…
GCO Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Fulton Parks Ban Case
GCO has filed a motion for summary judgment in the Superior Court of Fulton County in a case where Fulton County and several municipalities within the county have bans on carrying firearms in their parks.