State Rep. Marcus Wiedower stepped down from office.

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The Republican representative, who serves parts of Oconee and Athens-Clarke counties, announced Tuesday that he is resigning due to a rapidly expanding business opportunity with Hillpointe, where he serves as vice president of external affairs.

Wiedower said the new opportunity will require him to travel more, even during the General Assembly. "It would not be right for his district to go without a full voice and vote during critical days of the legislative session, and stepping away now is the best way to ensure his constituents remain fully represented," the announcement read.

According to the release, Hillpointe now operates in 13 states compared to just Georgia when he joined the legislature in 2019.

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