A review of records by The Associated Press shows lobbyists poured close to $1 million into meals, drinks, tickets and gifts for state legislators and bureaucrats during this year's legislative session.

In the House, Speaker David Ralston appeared to be the biggest recipient of lobbyist largesse. Fifty-two lobbyists bought Ralston and his family 31 meals since Jan. 1. He also accepted tickets to the Masters golf tournament and Falcons playoff tickets.

Rules Committee Chairman Don Balfour was among the top draws in the Senate. Balfour alone raked in $898 worth of Wrestlemania tickets along with lobbyist-funded tickets to Falcons, Braves and Thrashers games worth just under $2,000.

Overall, lobbyist spending was down slightly this session from the two previous years

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