Former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss recovering after suffering 'minor' stroke
The ranking member of the Senate Intelligence Committee Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) arrives for a Senate Intelligence Committee closed hearing, on Capitol Hill, September 10, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - Georgia's former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss is resting comfortably after suffering a "minor" stroke earlier this week, according to a family spokesperson.
Former Sen. Chambliss was treated at Grady Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, the spokesperson said.
In a statement sent to FOX 5, the Chambliss family representative said:
"He is doing well, resting comfortably, and is looking forward to a full recovery. Saxby and his wife Julianne thank everyone for their "well wishes" and prayers during this time."
Gov. Brian Kemp offered well wishes, and said in a social media post, "On behalf of all Georgians, Marty, the girls, and I are praying for a full and swift recovery for Senator Chambliss".
Chambliss, a Republican, represented Georgia's 8th Congressional district for four terms before serving two terms in the U.S. Senate.
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