Gov Nathan Deal is sworn in

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has re-committed to supporting criminal justice changes and alternatives to public schools as he was sworn in for a second term in office.

Deal said Monday his mission for the next four years is "building upon the foundation we have laid."

Deal's swearing-in was held inside the House chamber after a rainy weather forecast forced organizers to cancel an outdoor ceremony on the newly completed Liberty Plaza across from the Capitol.

Deal recapped his administration's work on criminal justice during his first term, including changes to sentencing requirements and said the state would "continue leading the nation with meaningful justice reform."

Deal's State of the State address scheduled for Wednesday is expected to contain more detail about the governor's priorities for the 2015 legislative session.

You can hear the speech live on GPB Radio Wednesday, January 14 at 11 a.m. and watch a live stream of the address on gpb.org. A full recap of the address and the political issues will be covered on GPB's flagship show Lawmakers which airs on GPB TV at 7p.m.

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