Court Enjoins Athens-Clarke From Enforcing Gun Ban in Parks
The Superior Court of Athens-Clarke County has issued an injunction against Athens-Clarke County, prohibiting the county from enforcing its ban on carrying guns in county parks. The temporary injunction was consented to by the county as it contemplates repeal of its ordinance in light of the Court of Appeals Opinion that a similar ordinance in Coweta County is preempted by state law. Here’s the injunction.
January 3rd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Another great victory. Thanks to the perseverance and hard work of the leadership.
January 6th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Thank you Athens-Clarke County for agreeing to follow Georgia code instead of your local ordinance. Thank you GCO for getting the county to follow the law and for your good leadership and legal support.
June 24th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Was this made permanent in February, making it legal to carry in Athens-Clarke Co. Parks?
June 25th, 2008 at 11:28 am
I believe the injunction exists until the county repeals the ordinance.
So whether or not they have actually repealled the ordinance or are just under the injunction doesn’t matter as the result is the same, you can currently carry in Athen-Clarke County parks.