The Marietta City Council approved changes to the city’s weapon policy Wednesday night with a 7-0 vote. “It’s something that should have been done and had to be done ” said Mayor

The changes the council approved Wednesday made its policy adhere to the statewide gun law Gov. Nathan Deal signed April 23. The Safe Carry Protection Act went into effect July 1 and allows licensed gun holders to carry weapons inside bars, government buildings, places of worship and school board meetings. Read more: The Marietta Daily Journal - Marietta updates policy to be in line with new gun law  John Hames shared with you:   The Marietta City Council approved changes to the city's weapon policy Wednesday night with a 7-0 vote. "It's something that should have been done and had to be done " said Mayor mdjonline.com - MARIETTA — The Marietta City Council approved changes to the city's weapon policy Wednesday night with a 7-0 vote."It's something that should have been done and had to be done," said Mayor Steve Tumlin. Available on the App Store.

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