Brooklyn Doggett, ContributorAUGUSTA, Ga. — Gov. Nathan Deal signed House Bill 280 on May 4, 2017, and the bill commonly known as “campus concealed carry” became a reality on Jul. 21 at the state’s public universities and colleges.On Sep. 19, the Augusta University Student Government Association (SGA) held a forum in the JSAC Ballroom to discuss the new law for the campus with students and faculty. Augusta University Director and Chief of Police James Lyon, AU Deputy Chief Jasper Cooke, Georgia State Rep. Jodi Lott, and Georgia State Sen. Harold Jones composed a panel to inform and educate students, faculty, staff, and the general public.The panel consisted of representatives who were both
September 29, 2017