ATLANTA — There are now more than 70,000 known gang members in Georgia. That's enough to fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
So what's the state doing about it? Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne spoke exclusively with Georgia's governor, Brian Kemp.
"We have, I believe, literally people running gangs out of our prison system, which is, you know, amazing," Kemp said.
"Can you make significant process in the battle against gangs without buy-in from the sheriffs?" Winne asked.
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"No. I think we gotta have the local partnership. I mean, look, they need resources," Kemp said. "We have a lot of great things going on in our state, but this is one that we've gotta address to keep our families safe."
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation director, Vic Reynolds, also said the battle against criminal street gangs is a top priority.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said 80% of human trafficking is gang-related.
Winne was in Fulton County on Thursday when Kemp and other state and police officials met with roughly 100 sheriffs about gangs and their plans to fight against the violent criminals. See below: