We’ve spent a lot of time talking about people running for office this year, but I want to note the departure of a few who are running away from public office. As legislators finished up the session in March, three of the most promising lawmakers announced they would not be running again: Reps. Mike Dudgeon, R-Johns Creek; B.J. Pak, R-Lilburn; and Ronnie Mabra, D-Fayetteville.