ATLANTA, Ga. (WSAV) — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced Friday that 316 Guardsmen of the Georgia National Guard will mobilize in Washington in support of the Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC).

The 300 soldiers and 16 support staff will be placed in the nation's capital following President Trump's executive order on Aug. 11 that declared a crime emergency in the city.

Governor Kemp said, "Georgia is proud to stand with the Trump administration in its mission to ensure the security and beauty of our nation's capital. We share a commitment to upholding public safety and are grateful to these brave Guardsmen and women, for the families that support them, and for their dedication to service above self. As they have demonstrated again and again, our Georgia Guard is well equip

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