PolitiFact: The “gun show loophole” is part myth

President Obama talks about it, and says it needs to be fixed to protect Americans from gun violence.

But gun rights supporters say there is no such thing as a "gun show loophole."

So, who’s right?

PolitiFact has weighed in, and it's more complicated than you might think.

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Election monitors report well-run 2024 election in Fulton County but seek improvements

An election monitoring team reported Wednesday that Fulton County's elections made significant improvements since 2020, but challenges remain.

Here are the best-dressed* Georgia lawmakers of 2025

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's completely subjective list of the best dressed Georgia legislators of 2025.

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Carolyn Hugley reflects on three decades under the Gold Dome

The House Minority Leader shares her legislative priorities with Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy.

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Election monitors report well-run 2024 election in Fulton County but seek improvements

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Carolyn Hugley reflects on three decades under the Gold Dome

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Jamie Dupree: Republicans try something new on government funding

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Georgia election bill replaced in late-night maneuver, an attempt to change voting laws

A short elections bill advancing through the Georgia General Assembly is a "vehicle" for bigger potential changes to voting laws.

10K-square-foot mystery restaurant planned for CNN Center reboot

The owners of the Center, formerly known as CNN Center, announced that a high-end restaurant tenant had been secured as the downtown Atlanta building is redeveloped.

Tent-slashing raises questions about Old Wheat Street encampment sweep

Caseworkers faced threats from suspect Daniel Barnett before a January sweep ended in Taylor’s death. Could officials have acted sooner?