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[Photos] Second community discussion on gun violence held Tuesday at Rome City Auditorium

Aug 23, 2023 | 5:44 AM

Wednesday, August 23, 2023–9:26 a.m.

-Staff reports-

A second community discussion on gun violence was held Tuesday night at the Rome City Auditorium.

The first meeting discussion was held on July 18 and was organized in response to an increase in shooting incidents.

The discussion featured a panel of community leaders and was moderated by Doug Walker with the City of Rome

Rome City Commissioner Elaina Beeman speaks during Tuesday’s community discussion on gun violence

Rome Mayor Sundai Stevenson and other members of the commission decided to hold community discussions in response to an uptick in gun violence in the community.