Last week, the Census Bureau said Georgia has an estimated population of more than nine million, making the Peach State the ninth most populous state in the nation [Atlanta Business Chronicle (2009-12-22). Georgia still among nation's fastest growing states. Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved on 2009-12-29.].
Now, a new round of projections from PoliData says that Georgia will gain another seat where it counts. . .in the United States Congress.
Here's the map from Politico's Ben Smith:
Right now, the Democrats in Georgia have no leverage to influence redistricting. However, they hope next year's elections will change that.