Politics

Georgia Carry plans party to celebrate state’s new gun law

By Kristina Torres

July 1, 2014

Georgia Carry will celebrate the state's new gun law with a 5 p.m. get-together Tuesday at Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna.

The group and its more than 7,300 members lobbied heavily for the law, which expands where Georgians may legally carry firearms, including into public schools, bars, churches and government buildings under certain conditions.

The law takes effect Tuesday and has been the target of national gun control groups including those supported by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Hence, Georgia Carry’s “We beat Bloomberg and now we are celebrating with a big sugary drink!” party. Tickets are $15. Festivities include a “Zombie Apocalypse” airsoft target shoot, with participants taking aim at 16-ounce cups instead of zombie statues.

About the Author

Kristina Torres

More Stories

Keep Reading

Credit: Philip Robibero / AJC

Georgia investigators ramp up probe into First Liberty collapse

Witnesses are being called in Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's civil inquiry into the collapse of First Liberty Building & Loan.

OPINION

Red flags piling up for Georgia Republicans heading into 2026 midterms

The warnings are mounting for Georgia Republicans about the danger they'll face in the 2026 midterm elections if the party does not change course.

Warnock urges Congress to do more to combat America’s affordability crisis

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock said in a speech he worried that concerns about rising costs are leading to something darker: anger and frustration.

The Latest

Credit: AP

OPINION

Red flags piling up for Georgia Republicans heading into 2026 midterms

Warnock urges Congress to do more to combat America’s affordability crisis

Georgia investigators ramp up probe into First Liberty collapse

Featured

Credit: Courtesy of Atlanta Public Schools

Waymo cars ignored stopped school buses in Atlanta. What happens now?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation. The autonomous vehicle company has issued a software recall.

Search for new MARTA chief hits snag

The search for a new leader for the regional transit authority is widely seen as one of the most important duties facing the Marta Board

Georgia high school coach choked player, put another in headlock, warrants say

The Greene County High coach was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of simple battery, according to investigators.

1h ago