Governor Deal Sworn In
In the snow-covered State Capitol, Nathan Deal is sworn in today as Georgia's 82nd Governor.
It’s official. Georgia now has a new governor. The inauguration of Nathan Deal as Georgia’s 82nd governor took place shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Though his inaugural address touched on a wide range of issues including crime, transportation and education, Deal's opening remarks focused on the economy. "In times of economic prosperity, we often ignore the cost and inconvenience of governmental paternalism," Deal said. Given the current economic conditions, the state must focus on its core responsibilities, Deal added. "I was not elected to make easy decisions, but difficult ones," he said. Despite this warning, Deal said he intended to honor the promises made to Georgia's students and vowed to save the HOPE scholarship program. Deal …
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