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More than 75 guns taken off the streets at 4th annual South Fulton gun buyback event

Annual South Fulton Gun buyback event (Rick Blalock)
(Rick Blalock)

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — South Fulton Councilmember Carmalitha Gumbs, in partnership with South Fulton city and community leaders held the fourth annual Community Gun Buyback event on Saturday at Butner Road Shopping Center Plaza.

The annual gun buyback event was held to support efforts to reduce gun violence and improve public safety throughout the city.

Residents returned unwanted guns without any questions asked, no ID requirement and no photos taken.

According to South Fulton officials, 37 guns were turned in by community members, in addition to dozens of guns previously confiscated by South Fulton Police.

More than 75 guns were destroyed in total as part of the city’s broader violence prevention initiative, South Fulton officials add.

“This is what community action looks like,” said Councilmember Gumbs. “Together we can build a safer community for all.”

Police say anyone who missed out on the event can still receive a gift card of up to $75 by turning in an unwanted firearm to any local police precinct.



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