More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. SPIGOLON: Weapons-carry bill delay allows Newton County time to reload Tom Spigolon Georgia lawmakers wisely chose to wait to approve one piece of legislation in the recently completed session. The Republican-led General Assembly was set to approve a bill to allow Georgia to recognize weapons-carry permits for gun owners living in other states. House Bill 218, sponsored by State Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton, would have allowed those licensed to carry weapons in other states to bring guns legally into Georgia and have their concealed-carry permits recognized.