Greeting the casket of U.S. Rep. John Lewis at the Georgia Capitol Wednesday were (from left) state Rep. Calvin Smyre of Columbus, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp. (Photo: Brynn Anderson/ AP)
The late Rep. John Lewis brought Georgia together Wednesday as political leaders gathered at the Capitol to pay their respects.
Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms are still fighting each other in court with his lawsuit over her mask mandate and other precautions against the spread of COVID-19 that are more restrictive than his. But they stood side by side as they greeted the flag-draped casket and watched uniformed soldiers carry it up the steps with meticulous precision.
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