ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Republican Brian Jack became Georgia’s newest congressman Tuesday night, defeating Democrat Maura Keller to succeed the retiring Drew Ferguson in the 3rd congressional district.
Ferguson announced late last year he was not seeking reelection in a district he had represented in Congress since 2017.
The district stretches from metro Atlanta’s southern suburbs to north of Columbus, and includes a small part of the Fountain City itself. It is considered to be safely Republican, having been represented by Lynn Westmoreland until he chose not to seek reelection in 2016…