Georgia Sen. Chuck Payne, R-Dalton, foreground, looks at a map as Sen. Nikki Merritt, D-Grayson, background, speaks in opposition of Senate Bill 2EX, newly drawn congressional maps, in the Senate Chambers during a special session at the state Capitol, Nov. 19, 2021, in Atlanta. Lawyers for the state said on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, that it wouldn't appeal a ruling ordering the maps to be redrawn, but wouldn't seek to freeze the ruling during the appeal. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)