ATLANTA — The Georgia state Senate approved a redistricting proposal on Friday that is likely to shift a congressional district from Democratic to Republican control, moving it closer to becoming law.
Georgia Senate advances congressional map with GOP advantage
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![Sen. John Kennedy (R-18, Macon) introduces SB 1 EX in the Senate Chambers during a special session at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. The hearing was a step toward votes on new political maps for the state House, state Senat](https://statesboroherald.cdn-anvilcms.net/media/images/2021/11/20/images/maps.max-752x423.jpg)
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