Wild Laws on Books in Georgia

Two bizarre laws went into effect in Georgia in July.  One is the hotly debated gun law.  It allows permit holders to carry guns in public places such as bars,  churches, or schools with limited restrictions despite recent high-profile incidents of handgun violence in the State.  The other involves the possible drug testing of E.B.T. or food stamp applicants, even though most studies debunk such claims among those who benefit from the program.  It's been put on hold due to legal challenges dating back to 2010 when it was first proposed. In 2011, a similar statute was struck down in Florida.  In most instances,  the Republican majority pushed these and other controversial measures through the Georgia General Assembly without widespread public support.