As many of you already know, the Probate Courts are backlogged and are not responsive in meeting the requirements of O.C.G.A.
Clarifying Governor’s Executive Order on GWL Grace Period
We have received numerous questions on the extension of the grace period for renewals on GWL?s and the Executive Order extending that grace period. After a call to the Governor’s Office, we have a definitive answer. Here is the portion of the Governor’s Original EO 05.08.20.01 (Issued on May 8, 2020) that pertains to the…
Governor Brian Kemp Declares State of Emergency
Please note that with signing of GeorgiaCarry.Org
GCO Responds to “Mayors Against Stand Your Ground”
On June 25, 2020, the Mayors of Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Decatur, Norcross, Milledgeville, Waycross, Fairburn, Stockbridge and the County of Athens-Clarke sent a letter to the General Assembly stating their opposition to Georgia
Wearing Masks and Carrying Guns in Public in Georgia
We at GeorgiaCarry.Org have had numerous inquiries on the legality of carrying a firearm while wearing a mask in public in Georgia. The short answer is that it is not illegal to carry a firearm while wearing a mask. Under normal circumstances, other than this declared health emergency, it is illegal simply to wear a…
GCO Member Prevails in Court of Appeals Against Chatham County Probate Judge
On June 22, 2020, the Court of Appeals of Georgia agreed with GCO member Greg Hise that Chatham County Probate Judge Thomas Bordeaux should have granted a GWL to Hise. Hise applied for a GWL in 2019 and Bordeaux denied it the same day. Hise sued in the Superior Court of Chatham County and won…
Mullis Announces Plans to Sponsor Gun Bill
GeorgiaCarry.Org endorsed candidate for State Senate District 53, Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) has announced plans to sponsor a strong pro-Second Amendment bill with the help of GCO. Senator Mullis acknowledged that it has been several years since the legislature passed a gun bill and he expressed his desires to sponsor one. He has indicated that…
GeorgiaCarry.Org Endorsements for June 9, 2020 Primary Election
GeorgiaCarry.Org has endorsed the following candidates for the June 9 Primary: State Senate Seats:State Senate District 20
SOME Probate Courts Reopening Today for Both Renewal & New Issue GWL
Although there is no official word on whether or not all of the Probate Courts are reopening, there are several counties who have said they will renew and issue new licenses starting today. These are to be by APPOINTMENT ONLY and most have an online application they are asking you to fill out (except for…
GCO Files Third Suit Against Governor Kemp for Violations of Rights
Monday morning, May 4, 2020, GeorgiaCarry.Org filed our third lawsuit against Governor Brian Kemp and the state of Georgia in the Superior Court of Union County. The case is Elizabeth House & GeorgiaCarry.Org, Inc, vs BRIAN KEMP, individually and in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Georgia and Dwain Brackett, individually and…