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Attorney challenges Stone’s appointment

An Augusta attorney is challenging the legality of the recent appointment of former State Senator Jesse Stone to a Superior Court judgeship. Attorney John B. Long sent a letter to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, dated Jan. 29, in which he demanded that Raffensperger call a special election to fill the seat. Long based his challenge on the fact […]

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