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In this March 27, 2017 file photo, Georgia State Rep. Tommy Benton, R - Jefferson, speaks at a press conference to defend his bill proposing to recognize April as &quot;Confederate History Month&quot; in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Georgia Republican stripped of state legislative committee chair after maligning the late John Lewis

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this March 27, 2017 file photo, Georgia State Rep. Tommy Benton, R - Jefferson, speaks at a press conference to defend his bill proposing to recognize April as &quot;Confederate History Month&quot; in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Georgia House member loses post over John Lewis criticism

By JEFF AMY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2018 file photo State Rep. Tommy Benton, R - Jefferson, during a point of personal privilege, speaks in remembrance of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in honor of Lee's birthday in Atlanta. Benton, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, is abandoning some proposed changes to the state's teacher pension system in the face of massive opposition, but is holding on to two provisions meant to cut state retirement costs over time. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Opposition remains to shaved-down teacher pension changes

By JEFF AMY - Associated Press

NAACP objects to Georgia lawmaker serving in leadership role

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Georgia lawmaker backs ‘Confederate History Month,’ chided

By KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press