Buy Photo George Weeks (Photo: The Detroit News archives)Buy PhotoFormer Detroit News political columnist George Weeks died on Friday in Traverse City at the age of 86, leaving a legacy of political insight on the Great Lakes State. Weeks was an influential member of Michigan's political scene as a former United Press International reporter and close aide to Republican Michigan Gov. He is a member of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Weeks wrote a book called "Stewards of the State: The Governors of Michigan" that is considered "one of the all-time great resources in Michigan government and politics," tweeted Zach Gorchow, editor of the Gongwer subscription news service that covers Michigan politics. But Weeks never lost his fascination for the Michigan political scene, offering observations about departed officials when reporters called.

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