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Another Georgia Capitol Hill makeover may be in the works

Georgia State Capitol.   BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM
Georgia State Capitol.   BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM
By James Salzer
Oct 23, 2017

Georgia's Capitol Hill has undergone a few makeovers since the statehouse opened in 1889.

The state may be about to begin Phase 2 on the latest renovations.

Phase 1 included a new front lawn  - Liberty Plaza - and a giant state courts building that will be built soon.

Keep reading on myajc.com to learn about what changes you can expect in Phase 2.

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James Salzer has covered state government and politics in Georgia since 1990. He previously covered politics and government in Texas and Florida. He specializes in government finance, budgets, taxes, campaign finance, ethics and legislative history

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