campus carry
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In-Depth
‘Campus Carry’ Bill Passes Georgia House and Senate
GEORGIA — Governor Nathan Deal released a statement Monday about the “campus carry” bill, House Bill 859. The bill has passed in both the Senate and House and would allow for twenty one year old licensed gun owners to carry weapons on college campuses. Governor Deal called for the General Assembly…
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Athens-Clarke County
Students, Professors Take Action Against ‘Campus Carry’ Bill
ATHENS — Ink has not yet been drawn on Georgia House Bill 859, but students and professors at University of Georgia are making sure Governor Nathan Deal knows they are against the legislation.
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UGA
Learn About SGA Candidates’ Stance on Campus Carry Bill
Today officially kicks off campaigning for the Student Government Association president, vice president and treasurer position. Reporter Jazmine Calhoun spoke with a candidate from each campaign to get his or her stance on the Campus Carry Bill.
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UGA
Guns Legal to Carry on Georgia College Campuses, Pending Gov. Deal’s Signature
ATLANTA — The Georgia senate passed a bill Friday that would allow gun possession on public university campuses within the state. House Bill 859 would allow 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…
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Athens-Clarke County
Georgia House Committee has Unannounced Meeting, Passes Controversial Bill
ATHENS, GA — The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee of the Georgia House of Representatives passed the Campus Carry Bill in a late addition to their meeting agenda. As a result, gun safety advocate groups were not in attendance to voice their opposition to House Bill 859. HB 859, also known…