House Republicans gathered in a caucus meeting Monday to nominate a new Speaker, then select other caucus officers. History was made as Republicans selected a successor to Speaker David Ralston, who announced that he would not seek the House top spot again because of health challenges. Rep. Jon Burns won the nomination for Speaker over Rep. Barry Fleming in a secret ballot, paper vote – winning a majority of the votes of 97 state House Republicans who gathered in the House Chamber. Rep. Jan Jones was nominated by acclamation to Speaker Pro Tempore. The new Georgia House Majority Leader is Rep. Chuck Efstration. Rep. James Burchette has been elected Majority Whip by acclamation. The House Majority Caucus Chairman is Rep. Bruce Williamson. The Vice Chairman of the Georgia House Majority Caucus is Rep. Houston Gaines. The new Secretary and Treasurer of the House Majority Caucus is Rep. Ginny Ehrhart.The new Republican leadership is ready for the 2023 Session. RISING…
Questions linger over Atlanta City Hall investigation
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