campus carry
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Northeast Georgia News
Incidents Prompt Review of Campus Carry Law in Georgia
With the recent shooting in Florida and shooting threats at local schools in Georgia, Grady Newsource took another look at “Campus Carry” law and the State Board of Regents guidelines for students who choose to carry handguns to class. The Office of the Registrar at the University of Georgia does…
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Uncategorized
Grady Explains: Georgia Gun Laws
Grady Newsource is here to explain some of the basics of owning and using a gun in Georgia. Do I need a license to purchase a gun? No, but Georgia law requires that gun dealers do not sell firearms to someone until the Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducts and approves…
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In-Depth
Campus Carry Bill Back on Agenda for 2017
Campus Carry, a bill that caused a lot of controversy last year, is back on the agenda for the 2017 Georgia legislative session. Supporters say it may pass with the Governor’s blessing, thanks to one difference from its predecessor—but legislators are running out of out of time to get it…
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Northeast Georgia News
Georgia Supreme Court Rules For Campus Carry
ATLANTA, Ga. — In a unanimous opinion, the Georgia Supreme Court threw out a lawsuit that would’ve made it legal for licensed gun owners to carry guns on school campuses. Dillon Richards breaks down where the case came from, and why the Court said no to campus carry. By: Dillon…
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UGA
Governor Deal Vetoes ‘Campus Carry’ Bill
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have allowed concealed weapons on college campuses. House Bill 859 would have allowed anyone with a weapons license who is 21 years or older to carry guns on college grounds, with the exception of dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses and…
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UGA
Anti-Campus Carry Rally Held at Arch Today
Today, The Keep the G Gun Free organization will host a ‘Veto Campus Carry Rally’ at the Arch at 5 PM. The organization is protesting House Bill 859 that is better known as the Campus Carry Bill. Currently, the bill has passed in the Georgia House and Senate and remains…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Students to Hold Demonstration Against ‘Campus Carry’ Bill
ATHENS — University of Georgia students will hold a public demonstration against Georgia House Bill 859, often known as the Campus Carry bill. “We will be taking pictures and tabling at Tate Plaza from 12 to 4 p.m.,” said UGA student Paul Oshinski. House Bill 859 would allow anyone with…
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UGA
Students Fear Campus Carry Bill Could Affect Speech in Cassroom
Today the University of Georgia held a workshop on how to avoid controversial issues in the classroom. The UGA Center for Teaching and Learning believes the workshop is important to “make sure everyone feels welcome.” The issue some people have with this, however, is that it is similar to what was…
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Athens-Clarke County
Campus Carry Still Topic of Discussion in Athens
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHJmjafVbWY] Today at the School of Social Work hosted a discussion on Campus Carry that encouraged both people who opposed and supported to participate. University of Georgia faculty, students, and members of groups against the bill came and spoke.
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In-Depth
Today: Rally at UGA against Campus Carry
An event to oppose the campus carry bill will take place today at the University of Georgia. The rally is set to start at 6:30p.m. in Tate Plaza and finish at the Arch. Cali Callaway, who is a junior at UGA and co-hosting this event says, “it’s important to consider the impact…