New redistricting maps impact Central Georgia
Lawmakers redrew maps with two majority black districts in Macon per the federal judges order
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Lawmakers redrew maps with two majority black districts in Macon per the federal judges order
Georgia's Republican-led Legislature gave final approval to a redrawn congressional map on Thursday.The map's proponents argue it technically complies with a judge's order for a new majority-Black seat by altering the layout of four safely Democratic districts in the Atlanta metropolitan area, which leaves the partisan composition of Georgia's congressional delegation unchanged.Democrats have vowed to
ATLANTA — With redrawn state House, Senate and congressional districts now approved by Georgia lawmakers, their fate remains unseen as the maps ultimately head back to court.
Georgia Rep. Billy Mitchell ATLANTA – The Georgia House gave final passage to a new congressional map for the state Thursday, the final act in a weeklong special legislative session
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia special session to redraw congressional and legislative voting district maps is likely to end Thursday after a House committee on