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Thu., December 22, 2011 4:49pm
Gun owners would not submit fingerprints or go through background checks under a proposed bill. But critics say the measure would jeopardize public safety.
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Thu., December 8, 2011 6:38am
A House lawmaker has pre-filed legislation that would make getting a concealed weapon permit voluntary. It would eliminate the requirement for a permit to carry a gun or knife longer than 5 inches that is not visible.
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Thu., October 6, 2011 7:55am
A federal appeals court is set to consider whether Georgia's ban on guns in places of worship is constitutional. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta will hear arguments Thursday on whether the 2010 law violates the First Amendment's religious freedom protections. The challenge was brought by GeorgiaCarry.org. The gun rights group maintains that religious institutions should be allowed to decide whether to allow firearms inside.
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Thu., May 5, 2011 12:24pm
A Georgia gun store owner has lost another round in court against New York City. It’s the latest legal chapter over the issue of what the city called “rogue” dealers providing criminals easy access to guns.
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Thu., March 17, 2011 11:48am
With Wednesday's long legislative day known as Crossover Day now past, state lawmakers roll-up their sleeves for the final 10 working days of the 40-day General Assembly.
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Fri., March 4, 2011 8:11am
An illegal immigration bill passes the House, while a new bill on where gun owners can carry makes a re-appearance. Also, Georgia's attorney general weighs-in on the issue of whether allowing voters to decide on Sunday alcohol sales is constitutional.
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Tue., August 24, 2010 6:28am
A new law that would ban the the carrying of firearms into houses of worship was not blocked by a federal judge on Monday.
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Mon., June 28, 2010 9:44am
The U.S. Supreme Court has come down on the side of gun rights, ruling today that the Second Amendment restrains the government's ability to significantly limit "the right to keep and bear arms."
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Wed., June 9, 2010 6:27am
Governor Sonny Perdue signed dozens of bills yesterday, but also used his veto pen on 27 pieces of legislation.
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Sat., May 22, 2010 6:58am
Authorities say the boy pleaded guilty in Bibb County Juvenile Court Friday
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