“When we see a community putting people at risk, we have to step in. Lives are at risk, and I ask you each to vote in favor of House Bill 286,” said Rep. Houston Gaines (R-Athens), sponsor of the bill that would prohibit cities and counties from “defunding the police.” A short time later, the bill passed — mainly along party lines — by a 101-69 margin. It now heads to the Senate.
“I believe it’s our responsibility to keep our communities safe,” said Gaines. “I support local control, but I also am supportive of keeping our communities safe for everyone in Georgia.”
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