evidence: Georgia law generally prohibits people from carrying firearms in the following locations (including people who are otherwise generally authorized to carry firearms in public spaces):1 - In a courthouse,2 jail, or prison - In a place of worship, unless the governing body or authority of the place of worship permits the carrying of firearms by "lawful weapons carriers" who are authorized to carry firearms in most public spaces3 - Within 150 feet of any active polling place, except for security personnel - In a state mental health facility that admits individuals on an involuntary basis for treatment of mental illness, developmental disability; or addictive disease - On the premises of a nuclear power facility - In the restricted access area of a commercial service airport, in or beyond the airport security screening checkpoint.4 - On K-12 school property or buildings, at K-12 school functions and activities, and on K-12 school buses and other school-furnished transportation vehicles.5 (See the Georgia Guns in Schools page for more information).