Duncan pitches new hate-crimes bill in Georgia Senate - Forsyth News

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Duncan pitches new hate-crimes bill in Georgia Senate

Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a Forsyth County resident and former state Representative for the area, presided over the state Senate for the first time on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. - photo by Kelly Whitmire

FCN Geoff Duncan 5 011819 — Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a Forsyth County resident and former state Representative for the area, presided over the state Senate for the first time on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. - photo by Kelly Whitmire

Duncan said his bill would set stronger penalties and broader restitution rights than one that passed the Georgia House last year.