David Ralston

Republican Johnny Chastain won against the widow of former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston.

In brief: Proposed electric vehicle plant spark controversy —Music industry asks for Georgia tax credits — Banker defeats Georgia House speaker in runoff — Georgia men's basketball headed to Auburn

House Speaker's widow won about 45% of the vote, falling short of a required majority.

In brief: Early voting continues to be strong — arrest made in October shooting — Georgia leads nation in new HIV infections — Ralston's wife to run for late husband's House seat — Parade of Lights tonight — UGA Volleyball squad plays first-round tournament game

Ralston remembered by current and former elected officials at ceremony.

In brief: Over 2,000 vote early in Clarke over the weekend — a short time frame to return absentee ballots — Ralston eulogized — UGA stays at top of AP football poll — women's hoops record big comeback vs Wisconsin, fall short against Seton Hall — UGA volleyball coach named SEC Coach of the Year

The Blue Ridge Republican was the longest-serving House Speaker in the nation.

In brief: GOP groups challenge Saturday voting in state Supreme Court — Graham testifies in election probe — Speaker lies in state — SNAP benefits coming to those delayed by state — UGA men's hoops falls to UAB; women play Wisconsin tomorrow

In brief: House Speaker Ralston dies at age 68 — statewide test scores show concerning data — local test scores fall in most areas — UGA women's b-ball notches a win — Soccer team heads to Chapel Hill for tournament game.

Georgia House Republicans will meet on Monday to select a candidate for Speaker of the State House.