Georgia Democrats fell short in their bid last week to take control of the Georgia House of Representatives, gaining only two net seats. They also lost their Minority Leader — Bob Trammell (D-Luthersville) — who was defeated by Republican challenger David Jenkins in what some are saying is the “most expensive state House race in Georgia history. Wednesday, Democrats gathered to elect a new minority leader: choosing former caucus Chairman James Beverly of Macon.
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