PHOTOS: Savannah Chatham Day in Atlanta

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PHOTOS: Savannah Chatham Day in Atlanta

People gathered at Georgia Freight Depot for Savannah Chatham Day, a two-day event featuring an oyster roast and listening sessions with state legislatures.

Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (third from left), R - Rome, talks with other guests during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Rep. Dexter Sharper (left), D-Valdosta, and Rep. Angela Moore, D-Stonecrest, pose for a photo during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Rep. Bill Hitchens (center), R - Rincon, talks with other guests during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond (center) talks with other guests during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Attendees mingle during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Rep. Scott Hilton (left), R - Peachtree Corners, talks with other guests during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Attendees mingle during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Attendees mingle during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Rep. Tremaine Teddy Reese (left), D - Columbus and Sen. Nikki Merritt, D - Grayson, pose for a photo during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson (left) talks to attorney Harold Yellin during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Sen. Blake Tillery (center left), R - Vidalia, and Sen.
Carden Summers (center right), R - Cordele, mingle with other guests during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Rep. Brian Prince (left), D-Augusta, poses for a photo during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Rep. Billy Mitchell (right), D-Stone Mountain, shares a smile with other guests during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, left, talks with a guest during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Attendees mingle during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Attendees mingle and enjoy oysters during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ron Stephens (center), R - Savannah, talks with other guests during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/ hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

Rep. Al Williams (center), D - Midway, shares a smile with other guests during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (third from left), R - Rome, talks with other guests during Savannah-Chatham Day Legislative Oyster Roast at Georgia Freight Depot on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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