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Fayette County Considering Gun Ban!

May 8, 2007Ed Stone1 CommentFayette County Preemption, News

On Thursday, May 10, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., the Fayette County Parks and Recreation Commission is requesting that the Board of Commissioners in Fayette County adopt an ordinance that would prohibit the possession of firearms in Fayette County parks.

State Files Answer in Federal SSN Case

May 7, 2007jrm1 CommentNews, SSN required for application

The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety has filed an answer to a complaint in federal court.

Gun Town USA

May 3, 2007Ed Stone1 CommentNews

25 years ago, Kennesaw adopted an ordinance that required the head of every household to own and maintain a firearm.

GCO Urges Gwinnett County Attorney to Issue Opinion

May 3, 2007Ed StoneGwinnett County Issues, News

As many of you already know, GCO has been urging Gwinnett County to repeal its preempted gun ban

GCO Extends Open Invitation to Speak to Probate Judges

May 1, 2007jrm1 CommentNews

GCO has offered to speak to probate judges and clerks at training sessions held periodically by the Georgia Council of Probate Judges.

Summary Judgment Requested in Cobb County

Apr 27, 2007jrm1 Comment60 Days, News, Temporary Licenses

GCO has filed a motion for summary judgment in the Superior Court of Cobb County, on behalf of a member who was at first denied a temporary firearms license when he applied for a renewal, and later was issued a temporary firearms license that is not consistent with state law.

And Then There Were 6 – Lee County Repeals Its Gun Ban

Apr 27, 2007Ed Stone1 CommentLee County Preemption, News

Last night, the County Commission voted unanimously to repeal its gun ban in parks, adopting the language GCO suggested.

GCO Files Reply Brief in Federal SSN Case in Henry County

Apr 20, 2007jrm1 CommentNews, SSN required for application, Temporary Licenses

GCO has filed its reply brief in support of its motion for summary judgment in the Puckett v. Powell case, in federal court against the Henry County probate judge.

Lee County Update

Apr 19, 2007Ed Stone1 CommentLee County Preemption, News

Lee County’s final vote on repealing its gun ban is on Thursday, April 26, 2007.

Henry County Probate Judge Responds to GCO's Motion for Summary Judgment

Apr 16, 2007jrm1 CommentNews, SSN required for application, Temporary Licenses

The Henry County Probate Judge has responded to GCO’s motion for summary judgment in a case in federal court over requests for social security numbers in firearms license applications and probate courts taking longer than 60 days to issue a firearms license to qualified applicants.