ATLANTA – Members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus (GHDC) released the following statement today after holding a press conference this morning to address gun violence in Georgia:
“In the wake of the recent tragic school shooting in our beloved state of Georgia, the GHDC is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to convene a special legislative session on gun violence in our schools. This special session would focus on addressing the urgent issues of guns being brought to schools by troubled youths, mental and behavioral health and ensuring that every child returns home safely at the end of the school day. It is imperative that we tackle these challenges head-on; our children’s safety can no longer be postponed. We urge the governor to declare a public health emergency following both the Apalachee High School shooting and the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy’s advisory and release of the landmark Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America a public health crisis. We eagerly anticipate a positive response from Governor Kemp regarding our request for a special session and look forward to working with our colleagues across the aisle to develop meaningful and effective solutions to this pressing crisis in our community.”
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