Georgia AG reminds lawmakers running for office that taking bribes is a crime

By Richard Elliot, WSB-TV

ATLANTA — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued official guidance Friday reminding lobbyists and lawmakers that bribery and extortion are felonies punishable under state law. 

The warning comes as the state enters a simultaneous legislative and campaign season.

Carr, who is running for governor, released the letter to clarify rules regarding the interaction between legislative measures and political campaigns.

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