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June 9, 2023

In addition to live updates from our reporters, we’ll also be sharing photojournalism from the state Republican convention. Tap or click here to check out a gallery that will be updated throughout the day.

A person tries on a hat at the Georgia GOP convention in Columbus on Friday, June 9, 2023. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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