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Republicans choose Jon Burns as next Georgia House speaker
Area legislator picked to powerful post
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Georgia House Majority Leader Rep. Jon Burns, R-Newington, center, speaks in the House chamber at the Georgia State Capitol Building in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press
ATLANTA — State Rep. Jon Burns is likely to be the next speaker of the Georgia House, signaling continuity with the 13-year reign of outgoing speaker David Ralston after Republicans nominated Burns in a secret vote Monday.
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