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A new gun bill aims to remove open and concealed carry restrictions for 'law-abiding citizens'
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Handguns on display Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at Georgia Gun Store in Gainesville. - photo by By Scott Rogers
Jeff Gill / Gainesville Times
Updated: Mar 4, 2021, 1:53 PM
Published: Mar 4, 2021, 1:54 PM
Under new legislation titled the Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2021, lawmakers are proposing that “lawful weapons carriers” would not need a license to carry a firearm and would have the same rights to carry as any licensed gun owner in the state.
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Forsyth County highlights budget strategy and community investment in 2025 State of the County Address
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Forsyth County Commission Chairman Alfred John delivered the annual State of the County Address on Tuesday, April 8, at Lanier Conference Center. - photo by Sophie Ralph
Daniel Dotson
Forsyth County News
Published: Apr 8, 2025, 11:32 PM
Forsyth County Commission Chairman Alfred John focused on a message of financial stewardship during the annual State of the County speech.
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