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Metro Atlanta congressman not seeking re-election

Georgia Congressman Barry Loudermilk (Photo by Seth Herald/Getty Images) (Seth Herald/Getty Images)

ATLANTA — Republican Congressman Barry Loudermilk says he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term.

Loudermilk’s district includes several northern suburbs in metro Atlanta.

He said after six terms, he believes it is time to contribute to his community, state, and nation in other ways.