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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
37 guns collected during City of South Fulton gun buyback event
The Brief South Fulton's annual gun buyback event collected 37 firearms in just three hours. Residents received gift cards up to $75 for each gun turned in, no questions asked. Guns can still be turned in at local police precincts for up to $75 in gift cards. SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - Dozens of firearms are now out of circulation in the City of South Fulton following the fourth annual Community Gun Buyback event. What we know Held over the weekend at the Butner Road Shopping Center, the initiative allowed residents to safely turn in unwanted guns—no questions asked. In just three hours, 37 firearms were collected. Participants received gift cards worth up to $75, based on the type and condition of the weapon. The event was sponsored by South Fulton City Councilmember Carmalitha Gumbs. What you can do Police say residents who missed the event can still turn in firearms at any local police precinct and receive up to $75.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
South Fulton city council member enters race for mayor
South Fulton Councilmember Carmalitha Gumbs announced Friday that she'd be running to be the next city mayor. If Gumbs wins against current Mayor Khalid Kamau, she'd be the first woman to be mayor in the city's nearly 10-year history. Gumbs held her first campaign event on Sunday afternoon at the Renaissance Church of Christ in South Fulton. According to a statement about her campaign, Gumbs is determined to 'right the ship' in city hall, following 'ethical challenges in the mayor's office.' Her campaign said Gumbs will focus on protecting taxpayer money, eliminating fraud and waste and will work to ensure the city government operates with the 'highest standards of integrity.' 'Our city deserves leadership that prioritizes accountability and transparency,' Gumbs said. 'I am running for mayor because South Fulton's best days are ahead of us, and with the right leadership, we can create a government that always puts the people first.' Channel 2 Action News reached out to South Fulton Mayor Kamau for comment and are waiting for their response. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: 4 dead in overnight crash after driver runs red light in west Georgia, GSP says Lake Oconee dive searches for missing teacher suspended until further notice Neighbors speak out against controversial Atlanta BeltLine development [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
