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Cherokee County Agrees to Accept Application Without SSN
Thirty-one minutes after she was emailed a copy of a complaint being filed against her in federal court for refusing to accept GFL applications without SSNs, the Cherokee County probate judge’s office agreed to accept an application without the SSN.
GCO Files Lawsuits against Cobb, Cherokee Probate Judges
GCO has filed lawsuits in federal court against the probate judges of Cobb and Cherokee counties, for violations of the federal Privacy Act (related to SSNs) and for violating Georgia law (related to employment information) in conjunction with GFL applications.
Representative Bearden's Speech at GCO's Summer Lunch
For members who were not able to attend our recent summer lunch or if you were not a member yet, here is the video of Rep Bearden’s speech he gave at the meeting.
GCO's Response to AJC Editorial
GCO wrote a response to the AJC editorial that attacked GCO as having a “dangerous agenda.” The AJC editors did not see fit, however, to print the response from an organization it attacked. The response can be viewed here: http://www.georgiacarry.com/city/kennesaw_parks/GCO Response to AJC editorial.pdf
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GCO Fundraising Committee Forming
As I announced at the GCO Summer Luncheon, I am forming a fundraising committee that will have representatives from all the areas Listed at the end of this post. I plan for us to meet in a central location (most likely Warner Robins) about once a quarter on a Saturday to discuss fundraising efforts and…
Firearms License Holders are Not Criminals
Randy Vaughn, of Jonesboro, Georgia, had his short letter to the editor published in today’s AJC, calling Maureen Downey to task for her inapt comparison of Georgia firearms license holders to gang members in a shootout. Gun in parks: Law-abiding citizens aren’t out to harm others The editorial “Guns, parks don’t mix”, (@issue Aug. 23)…
Milton Repeals Parks Ban, GCO Moves to Drop Milton From Case
On the same day it was served with a summons and complaint from GCO for refusing to repeal an ordinance banning the carry of firearms in its parks, the City of Milton repealed its ordinance.
GCO's John Monroe Quoted in Newnan Times-Herald
An outstanding article in the Newnan Times-Herald about GCO and again John Monroe is at the heart of it. There are many great quotes as well as updates to the many things GCO is currently doing. If you have time, read the story. Georgia Carry is a gun rights organization that is on a mission…