GEORGIA (WRBL) — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on Friday that the Georgia National Guard will be providing support to ongoing operations in Washington D.C.

A total of 316 guardsmen (300 soldiers and 16 support staff) will be mobilizing in and around the nation's capital in response to President Donald Trump's August 11th executive order declaring a crime emergency in D.C.

"Georgia is proud to stand with the Trump administration in its mission to ensure the security and beauty of our nation's capital," said Governor Brian Kemp. "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 e

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