Editor’s note: The Herald’s interview with Kelly Rose, Brian Strickland’s opponent in the Nov. 3 General Election, will appear in the weekend edition of the Herald.
McDONOUGH — Although State Sen. Brian Strickland is a veteran lawmaker and confidante of Gov. Brian Kemp, he shares a characteristic with many people wringing their hands over the political landscape of the 21st century.
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