ATLANTA - Georgia House Speaker David Ralston died Wednesday at 68, spokesperson Kaleb McMichen said, less than two weeks after he announced he was stepping down because of health concerns.
A statement issued by McMichen said only that Ralston had died after An extended illness. The Blue Ridge Republican became Georgia state governments second most powerful leader during his 13 years leading the 180-member House.
A lawyer from the north Georgia mountains, Ralston had said he hoped to continue ... [see source for more information]