ATLANTA – Democratic lawmakers in Georgia have introduced a slate of legislation in response to the recent shootings at massage businesses in metro Atlanta that left eight people dead, including six women of Asian descent — though it's unlikely the bills will see movement anytime soon.

The proposals would require a five-day waiting period for gun purchases, establish a statewide translation system for 911 calls and create enhanced training for law enforcement emphasizing outreach in other languages.

Democrats say they're responding to news reports that suggest people who couldn't speak fluent English had trouble communicating with responding officers, as well as reports that the suspect bought a gun the morning of the shootings.

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Police: California office attack that killed 4 wasn't random

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Coronavirus update: India reports over 81,000 new cases, highest in six months

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India puts covid vaccine shipment to Canada on hold

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Study finds new risk factors linked to increased risk of Covid-19 infection

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Ross lifts Magic over short-handed Pelicans in overtime

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Astros' Correa planning for free agency, no hard feelings

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Iowa's Luka Garza named AP men's college player of the year

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Mumbai sees highest daily spike of 8,646 new covid cases, 650 buildings sealed

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Quebec reports more than 1,200 new COVID-19 cases as third wave sets in

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Covid-19: Delhi schools to have online classes for new academic session

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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