The son of a top Georgia Republican lawmaker was critically injured Sunday while competing in a cycling race.
Rep. Tom Graves said his son, John, was flown to a trauma unit where he is being treated in intensive care.
“He’s a strong boy and is showing signs of responsiveness. We appreciate the outpouring of support and continued prayers as John begins his recovery,” he said on Monday.
He’s a strong boy and is showing signs of responsiveness. We appreciate the outpouring of support and continued prayers as John begins his recovery.
— Tom Graves (@RepTomGraves) March 9, 2020
Graves’s son is a member of the Georgia Tech cycling team. He was competing in the Calhoun Downtown Criterium when he was injured.
It’s unclear how his son was injured.
In December, Graves said he would not be running for reelection, explaining that he wanted to spend more time with his family.
“With Julie near retirement and my kids now suddenly adults, I have decided not to seek reelection in 2020, and instead, join my family in their new and unique journeys,” he said.
