Georgia Governor Kemp fails to enforce Monument Bill

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a monument protection bill on April 26, 2019. Georgia Senator Jeff Mullis of Chickamauga sponsored Senate Bill 77. Mullis is shown on the right.

“SB 77 creates protections for all monuments and preserves Georgia’s history so that we can learn from our past," said Sen. Jeff Mullis, the bill's sponsor. "I believe it is important for all of Georgia’s history to remain a part of our society today so that our future generations can know where they came from, what has occurred in our past and avoid any injustices in the future.”

From several individuals present at the signing ceremony, Governor Kemp not one time mentioned protecting the Confederate Monuments across Georgia. This was a precursor for his handling of the Confederate monuments in Georgia that over the past several months have been removed or destroyed.

Recently in July of 2020, Governor Kemp was caught on tape and asked about protecting the Confederate Monuments. He was even told about the lion of Atlanta that was destroyed.

The lion of Atlanta is located in the city of Atlanta in Oakland cemetery. This is where 3,000 unknown Confederate Soldiers are buried. The lion's face was chiseled off, his paws and the Confederate Flag were chiseled and paint was poured and splattered all over.

Governor Kemp on Tape stated he was not aware of the Lion being destroyed. Our Governor needs to step up to the plate and enforce the law he signed.

You can listen to the short Conversation below.

https://soundcloud.com/john-c-hall-jr/my-recording-10

Call Governor Kemp and express your feelings regarding his lack of enforcing the monument bill at:

(404) 656-1776

Or send a handwritten letter to: 

                                                            

 206 Washington Street

Suite 203, State Capitol

Atlanta, GA 30334

For Details on Senate Bill 77 see the link below:

https://newschannel9.com/news/local/gov-kemp-signs-bill-increasing-protections-for-georgia-monuments