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Georgia Trend names Burns one of state's most influential
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State Rep. Jon Burns, second from right, was named one of the state's "100 Most Influential Georgians" by Georgia Trend magazine. With Burns is fellow honoree Brooks Keel, president of Augusta University, with his wife Tammie Schalue, left. At far right is Burns wife Dayle. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue

http://www.georgiatrend.com/January-2016/100-Most-Influential-Georgians/

State Rep. Jon Burns (R-Newington) was honored by Georgia Trend magazine as one of the 100 most influential Georgians at a reception.

Burns is majority leader in the state House of Representatives. The magazine, which released its list in January, wrote "Burns was first elected to Georgia House District 159 in 2004 and was elected majority leader last year. The Effingham County native has his work cut out for him this session, which will see the return of some of the same issues we’ve encountered the past few years – medical marijuana, religious liberty and transportation."