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It will remain illegal for people under 21 to carry a handgun in most public places in Georgia after the state Supreme Court upheld state limits on the right to bear arms.
Posted inLaw

Georgia Supreme Court Says You Have to Be 21 to Carry a Gun

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

It will remain illegal for people under 21 to carry a handgun in most public places in Georgia after the state Supreme Court upheld state limits on the right to bear arms. In a unanimous decision issued Wednesday, the high court ruled against Thomas Stephens, a 20-year-old who sued after Lumpkin County denied his application […]

A traffic stop on Rocky Creek Road in Bibb County turned dangerous when a driver sped away and threw a stolen gun out the window and damaging a parked car.
Posted inCrime

Stolen Gun Thrown During Police Chase Damages Parked Car in Bibb County

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2025
Officers say they stopped a vehicle and immediately smelled marijuana. After searching the car, police found four guns, more than 500 rounds of ammunition, drugs, and items used for drug distribution.
Posted inCrime

Guns, Drugs, and Ammo Seized in Savannah Traffic Stop

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025
A late-night stroll through downtown Savannah took an unexpected turn when a man decided the ground needed shooting, but wound up hitting his female companion instead.
Posted inOdd News

Woman Injured After Savannah Sidewalk Shooter Discovers Basic Physics

by B.T. ClarkMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025
A Georgia fire chief lost his life after stopping to help a driver who had hit a deer in Alabama.
Posted inCrime

Georgia Fire Chief Shot to Death While Helping Motorist in Alabama

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025
A tip about possible drug activity at North Forsyth High School led deputies to discover a loaded handgun and alcohol in a student’s car Friday morning. The arrest of the 16-year-old has left parents and staff shaken.
Posted inEducation

Teen Arrested After Loaded Gun and Alcohol Found in Car at North Forsyth High School

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025
A fugitive wanted in Alabama and three others were arrested Thursday afternoon during a raid at a Bibb County home that uncovered drugs, illegal firearms, and a Glock Sear switch—an illegal device that converts handguns into machine guns.
Posted inCrime

Fugitive Among Four Arrested in Bibb County Drug and Firearm Raid

by B.T. ClarkDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024
Brooks Cleary, found guilty in the death of his fiancé Hailey Johnson, received an 11-year sentence Wednesday, far short of the prosecution’s 25-year request.
Posted inCrime

Cobb County Man Sentenced to 11 Years For Concealing His Fiancé’s Death

by Thom ChandlerNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024
A 51-year-old woman was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head late Monday night in her Warner Robins home. The woman, whose identity has not yet been released, was discovered by police responding to a shooting at a home on Suzanne Drive at around 10:40 p.m. Monday.
Posted inCrime

51-Year-Old Warner Robins Woman Found Shot to Death in Her Home

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024
A 2-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot Wednesday evening in DeKalb County. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident that left the child with severe injuries.
Posted inCrime

2-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After DeKalb County Shooting

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2024October 2, 2024
A tense moment unfolded at a Friday night football game when a student from East Coweta High School was arrested for carrying a handgun. The incident took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. during the Northgate vs. Newnan matchup, according to a letter released by Northgate High School Principal Dr. Ashley Wilkes.
Posted inCrime

East Coweta High Student Arrested for Bringing Handgun to Football Game

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 14, 2024September 14, 2024
A routine traffic stop following reports of gunfire near Warren Williams Apartments in Columbus on Sunday evening led to the arrest of four teenagers and the recovery of multiple firearms, one of which had been stolen from Phenix City, Alabama, according to Columbus police.
Posted inCrime

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Four Teens After Shots Fired Report in Columbus

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024
🚨 The Gist: A 14-year-old student was arrested this morning at Little Mill Middle School in Forsyth County for carrying a loaded 9mm pistol, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said. The arrest followed a tip from another student, and no injuries were reported.
Posted inEducation

Student Arrested for Having a Loaded Gun at a Georgia Middle School

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024
🚨 The Gist: Shylicia Johnson, 19, is now wanted by Dougherty County Police for her involvement in a February 16 shooting in Albany.
Posted inCrime

Dougherty County Police Seek 19-Year-Old Shylicia Johnson for Alleged Role in Shooting

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024
🚨 The Gist: In DeKalb County, an Uber driver and a 17-year-old passenger were injured early Sunday when stray bullets struck their vehicle.
Posted inCrime

Stray Bullets Wound Uber Driver and Teen Passenger in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2024February 25, 2024
The Gist: A man was found dead from a gunshot wound in Chatham County early this morning, sparking a police investigation.
Posted inCrime

Police Investigate Early Morning Homicide in Chatham County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 10, 2024February 10, 2024
U.S. Capitol Police used a taser on and arrested a man on Tuesday whom they alleged walked with an assault-style weapon near the Capitol building, though it didn’t initially appear the man made any direct threats against members of Congress.
Posted inIn The News

21-Year-old Georgia Sex Offender Arrested With Assault Firearm Near Capitol

by Jennifer Shutt | Georgia RecorderNovember 8, 2023November 8, 2023
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Should Georgia Teachers Carry Guns in the Classroom?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

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