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Hanner resigns from Georgia House
Bob Hanner, who had already announced he would not run for reelection, resigns early from his seat in the Georgia House . . .
Political Notes – Deal suspends mayor of Franklin
Gov. Nathan Deal suspends the mayor of Franklin, who is under indictment on theft charges; Chancellor Hank Huckaby shuffles some jobs in the University System . . .
DCH board raises nursing home rates, ponders cut for dialysis services
State Board of Community Health approves an increase in Medicaid payment rates for nursing homes . . .
State board says ‘no’ to Fulton charter school
The Fulton Science Academy middle school, which issued $19 million in bonds before securing approval to operate as a charter school, is denied a charter school application by the state Board of Education . . .
On the campaign trail: Opposition arises to Chip Rogers
State Transportation Board member Brandon Beach announces he will oppose Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers in the GOP primary . . .
Political Notes – For the globe-trotting governor, next stop is Turkey
Gov. Nathan Deal will lead a Georgia delegation later this month on an international business trip to Turkey; Atlanta works out an agreement to get more time to renovate its water-sewer system . . .