What some legislators want to do to punish hate crimes in wake of foiled attack in Gainesville - Gainesville Times

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What some legislators want to do to punish hate crimes in wake of foiled attack in Gainesville

Georgia's state Capitol in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press

09282017 STATE CAPITOL — Georgia's state Capitol in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press

Rep. Karen Bennett wants Georgia to “say no to hate.” The Stone Mountain Democrat, who is also the Georgia Black Legislative Caucus chairwoman, said her organization will encourage the state Senate to pass a bill regarding hate crimes.