Glynn County Repeals Parks Ban
In response to urging from GCO, Glynn County has repealed its ban on carrying firearms in county parks.
GCO Member Asks to Have Probate Judge Held in Contempt
A GCO member has filed a motion to have Henry County Probate Judge Kelley Powell held in contempt of federal court for her failure obey a court order regarding requests for social security numbers.
Alice Johnson Falsely Accuses GCO of "Reneging" on Deal With Senate
Alice Johnson, executive director of Georgians for Gun Safety, has accused GCO of “reneging on its deal with the [Georgia] Senate,” in promoting the passage of HB 89. Ms. Johnson made this claim in a radio interview, but failed to provide any substantiation for her accusation. Ms. Johnson did not identify what this fictitious “deal”…
GCO Appeals Fulton County Case
GCO has filed a notice of appeal of its case against various Fulton County cities for their ordinances banning carrying firearms in parks. While GCO largely won the case (see article below regarding the City of Atlanta), for each defendant against whom the case is appealed, the court denied GCO relief to which it was…
Athens-Clarke County Agrees to Repeal Emergency Powers
In order to settle a GCO lawsuit against Athens-Clarke County, the county has agreed to repeal an ordinance giving the city power to close gun stores in an emergency and prohibiting firearms in establishments that are licensed to sell alcohol.