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Georgia Lawmakers Propose Gun Safety Measures Following Deadly School Shooting

Republican Speaker Jon Burns outlines new policies while Democrats call for stricter regulations after Apalachee High School tragedy.

  • The proposed policies include fostering student mental health, detecting guns, and encouraging safe gun storage.
  • Democrats demand additional measures such as universal background checks and a 'red flag' law.
  • The shooting at Apalachee High School resulted in the deaths of two teachers and two students, with nine others injured.
  • The shooter, 14-year-old Colt Gray, and his father, Colin Gray, face multiple charges including murder and manslaughter.
  • Republicans aim to balance new safety measures with protecting gun ownership rights, amid upcoming state House elections.
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