Georgia House Minority Leader James Beverly will not run for reelection

Georgia House Minority Leader James Beverly is stepping down after 13 years in office. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

State Rep. James Beverly of Macon will step aside after leading state House Democrats for more than three years and serving in the House for more than 12 years.

Ahead of Friday’s announcement, Beverly granted WABE an interview about his decision and his future.

Beverly says one of the reasons he is leaving is the growing business and community opportunities to build affordable housing in Macon, instead of serving another term in the House.