Congressman Andrew Clyde, along with fellow House Republicans, has demanded an investigation into the rejection of 40,000 petitions by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). These petitions were aimed at opposing a firearms rule and expressed concerns about potential infringements on citizens' First Amendment rights. The primary focus of these petitions was to challenge a proposed redefinition of Federal Firearms Licensee language.
Governor Brian Kemp has announced that the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has approved a $3 million grant to establish Walker Launch, a College & Career Academy in Walker County. The academy aims to foster partnerships between Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Walker County Schools, enhancing educational experiences and workforce readiness for students in the region.