ATLANTA – The Chatham County Legislative Gang Prevention and Intervention Commission, chaired by State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City), will hold its next press conference and meeting on Monday, June 21, 2021, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Student Union building at Savannah State University. Rep. Gilliard will hold a press conference at 9 a.m., and the commission’s meeting will begin immediately following the press conference.
This meeting will include presentations from Tyrone Poole, who is a two-time Super Bowl champion, and Keith Strickland, director and founder of Making the Transition, Inc.
“In the wake of nine individuals being shot this last weekend in Savannah, we truly have work to do,” said Rep. Gilliard. “But, it must be one plan, one effort and one Chatham working together. We didn’t get into this overnight. We have a journey ahead.”
The commission seeks to spur collaborative efforts between educational institutions and community organizations in order to implement programs that are designed to prevent and intervene in youth gang participation in Chatham County. The commission will also provide information and guidance to local organizations that combat criminal gang participation. The commission will submit an annual report to the Chatham County Legislative Delegation ahead of the 2022 legislative session. During the 2021 legislative session, Rep. Gilliard sponsored House Bill 750 to create this commission.
For more information on House Bill 750, please click here.
WHO: Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City)
WHAT: Press Conference and Meeting
WHEN: Monday, June 21, 2021
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Savannah State University
Student Union
3219 College St.
Savannah, GA 31404
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