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Georgia lawmakers are set for another politicized session this year

House Speaker David Ralston is set to gavel in another legislative session.

Credit: John Spink

Credit: John Spink

House Speaker David Ralston is set to gavel in another legislative session.
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Updated Jan 7, 2018

Every Georgia legislative session is influenced by political machinations and maneuvering. But not every session features a bumper crop of open statewide races and a slew of newly competitive legislative seats up for grabs in an uncertain, combustible political environment.

Which is to say: Get ready. The session that starts Monday could be a bumpy one.

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