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Speculation begins over Chambliss seat
Georgia senior senator says he wont seek re-election in 2014
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People around the state, including Northeast Georgia, had different reactions to U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss’ announcement Friday that he won’t seek re-election in 2014. Many state and local leaders honored the Georgia Republican’s 20 years in public service. But one Gainesville conservative said he’s had concerns about some of Chambliss’ recent decisions, including his vote to support the “fiscal cliff” deal earlier this month.