Citizens of Athens-Clarke County did not hold back this morning when Mayor Kelly Girtz doubled down on his claim that Athens is not a sanctuary city.
 
They’re right. Athens does have sanctuary policies. And the receipts are everywhere. A thread: 🧵 2/ In 2019, the Athens City Council passed a resolution “to foster a community where individuals and families of all statuses feel safe,” so that “all people, including those WITHOUT documentation, feel welcome and comfortable.”

Hear it from Mayor Girtz himself:

Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday!

Small businesses in Georgia & across America have faced unprecedented challenges this year, but I couldn’t be prouder of their resilience — and I hope you’ll support a small business or two in your area today. #gapol #gasen Around half of Georgia’s jobs are created by small businesses, and when the pandemic hit, @Perduesenate and I took bold action to help them get back on their feet. #gapol #gasen

.@splcenter is a group with no credibility that lashes out at conservatives, including @realDonaldTrump — and the @ajc has chosen to repeat their talking points.

Here are just a few examples. .@splcenter has repeatedly targeted @realDonaldTrump — who is working around the clock to keep Americans safe — with ridiculous slanders and false attacks. splcenter.org/tell-president…

I’m heartbroken over the murder of 8 year old Secoriea Turner in Atlanta on Saturday night. Jeff & I are praying for her family, her friends, and her loved ones. We urge anyone with information to please come forward. (1/6) I’m also furious. I’m furious that elected officials with a radical agenda have decided to appease violent criminals instead of protecting the public. And I’m furious that these “leaders” refuse to support law enforcement at a time when they need it most. (2/6)