A federal judge made major shakeups to Gwinnett County’s representation in Congress and the Georgia General Assembly official on Thursday when he uphold the recently redrawn district maps.
The maps, which were drawn up during a special session, now split Gwinnett between four congressional districts and adds an extra seat to the county’s state House delegation.
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