Georgia lawmakers continue their efforts to reduce gun restrictions in the state, but Republican leaders under the Gold Dome are reluctant to move forward with big changes this year.
The debate on gun laws may be loud in Washington, but it is unclear how much attention gun measures will receive at Georgia's State Capitol.
New bills continue to be introduced including on from State Senator Frank Ginn that removes restrictions on licensed, out-of-state gun owners and eliminates bans on guns in public housing.
So far, the GOP leadership at the capitol have been reluctant to wade into an extensive debate on guns while Democratic lawmakers have called for consideration of gun restrictions.
Governor Deal has signaled support for a tighter review of mental health records for gun permits, but earlier this week, the governor said the State should move carefully.
The measure by Sen. Ginn would also repeal state regulations of firearms dealers, which, he said, are duplicated by Federal law.
Another bill in the Georgia Senate would allow hunters to use silencers.
The Gainesville City Council is moving ahead with a study to determine the feasibility of a new convention center and hotel in the northeast Georgia city.
The Gainesville City Council is moving ahead with a study to determine the feasibility of a new convention center and hotel in the northeast Georgia city.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:47 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:47:46 GMT
Atlanta fire crews are battling a huge, two-alarm blaze at an automotive business downtown.
Atlanta fire crews battled a huge, two-alarm blaze at an automotive business downtown on Tuesday morning. Authorities say the fire sparked at United Transmission Service, which is located at 350 Marietta Street NW.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:45:02 GMT
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe.
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe. They say 1-year-old Annya Buchannon was in the back of a car that was stolen just after midnight from the Playskool Daycare on Conley Road in Forest Park.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:57 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:57:46 GMT
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Tuesday morning.
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Tuesday morning. Fire crews say the bus stalled on the railroad tracks in downtown Decatur, and those onboard had just seconds to get out before an oncoming train hit it.
