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News Articles: Campus Carry

GPB Midday Headlines For Wednesday August 15, 2018

Former Reed Deputy Chief Of Staff To Plead Guilty Judge Blocks Challenge To GA Campus Carry Law GA Supreme Court Declines To Hear Palacios Appeal

August 15, 2018
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By:
  • Drew Dawson

On Second Thought For Thursday, October 5, 2017

Georgia’s campus carry law allows firearms on all public college campuses, minus a few excepted spaces. We hear about the research into the...

October 05, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more
Georgia Tech Police Department Chief Robert Connolly answers a student's question about the 'campus carry' law.

As Classes Begin, Georgia's Universities Work To Understand 'Campus Carry' Law

Georgia’s public college and universities are back in session this week, and there’s a new presence on their campuses: concealed handguns. Faculty,...

August 25, 2017
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead

The Breakroom: New Genderless Hollywood Award, The 'Bromance,' And Campus Carry Law Concerns

The Breakroom returns to discuss the news of the week. Our panel includes Atlanta-based author Nicki Salcedo ; Christian Zsilavetz , Executive Director...

May 16, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Whitney Chirdon

Valdosta Police Chief: Campus Carry Ignores Data

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has signed the campus carry law. Starting July 1, anyone with a weapons license can carry a concealed gun on a state school...

May 10, 2017
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By:
  • Emily Cureton
While handguns will be allowed in certain settings on Georgia campuses, they will be banned from athletic events and venues like GA Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Students, Faculty React To Campus Carry

There’s mixed reaction on college campuses after Governor Nathan Deal’s signing of a bill allowing concealed weapons on some parts of public college and...

May 09, 2017
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead ,
  • Grant Blankenship ,
  • and 2 more
Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.

‘Campus Carry’ Bill Inches Forward

Legislation that would allow guns on Georgia’s public college and university campuses is one step closer to passage. The “campus carry” bill made it...

March 28, 2017
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead
A view of campus at Georgia Tech, one of the state's public colleges and universities. The Georgia House passed a bill that would allow concealed weapons on campuses like these all across Georgia.

Georgia House Backs Bill Allowing Guns On College Campuses

Despite Gov. Nathan Deal's forceful veto last year, Georgia's House approved another bill on Friday that would allow licensed gun owners to carry...

March 03, 2017
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By:
  • Kathleen Foody and
  • Associated Press
Donald Trump is joined by his wife Melania, right, and daughter Ivanka, left, as he arrives for a primary night news conference, Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in New York.

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  • Politics

Gov. Deal Vetoes Campus Carry And Trump Emerges As De Facto GOP Nominee

Tuesday was Governor Deal’s final day to act on legislation. The headline, of course, was his decision to veto the controversial “campus carry” bill....

May 04, 2016
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Governor Deal took action on a number of pieces of legislation--not just "campus carry"--on Tuesday.

Governor Nathan Deal Does Other Things On ‘Veto Day’

Tuesday was the final day for Gov. Nathan Deal to either sign or veto legislation, and while his decision to veto the "campus carry" bill drew...

May 04, 2016
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead
A view of campus at the Georgia Tech, one of the state's public colleges and universities. Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a bill that would have allowed concealed weapons on campuses like these all across Georgia.

Governor Nathan Deal Vetoes 'Campus Carry' Bill

Gov. Nathan Deal has vetoed the so-called ‘"campus carry" bill that would have allowed concealed weapons on Georgia’s public college and university...

May 04, 2016
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead
Gov. Nathan Deal

AJC Reports: Governor Deal To Veto ‘Campus Carry’ Bill

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that Gov. Nathan Deal will veto the so-called ‘campus carry’ bill law allowing concealed weapons on...

May 03, 2016
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead
Governor Deal signs Senate Bill 367 into law.

Governor Deal Continues To Delay 'Campus Carry' Decision

Today the panel looks at a number of important state news stories. Governor Deal has just three days left to announce whether he will sign or veto the...

May 02, 2016
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

AJC Investigates: Campus Crime In Georgia

Recently, several high profile on-campus crimes in Georgia have created a stir amongst the state’s biggest schools. For example, Georgia State...

April 15, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt
Members of Outcry in front of the state Capitol.

Religious Leaders Urge Gov. Deal To Veto Campus Carry

A coalition of religious leaders is protesting against campus carry legislation in Georgia. The anti-gun violence group Outcry held a rally on the steps...

March 21, 2016
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By:
  • Trevor Young and
  • Sam Whitehead

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