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Gov. Deal Begins 2nd Term Focused On Crime, Education Reform
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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.
Here Are Hightlights From Photos Tweeted During The Inauguration Ceremony
Spotted three former governors in the gallery: Zell Miller, Roy Barnes and Sonny Perdue. #wsbtv pic.twitter.com/tbmPegFrQ5
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) January 12, 2015
Students from Riverdale’s Utopian Academy singing Georgia on My Mind to open @GovernorDeal inauguration. #gapol pic.twitter.com/nZbbWhx6a7
— Charlie Harper (@IcarusPundit) January 12, 2015
Timothy Miller, famed for #Braves 7th inning stretch performances, sings National Anthem at Deal inaugural. #gapol pic.twitter.com/Vtuz57iICH
— Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) January 12, 2015
Congratulations @GovernorDeal! #GaGov #gapol pic.twitter.com/GNjmWjiK3R
— GeorgiaGov (@georgiagov) January 12, 2015
LG @CaseyCagleGa just sworn in makes remarks. @GASenatePress @GASenateDems @FultonGOP @DeKalbGOP @politicalinsidr pic.twitter.com/SPmKvXwlt2
— Tim Echols (@timechols) January 12, 2015
@GovernorDeal and @GAFirstLady exit the House Chamber / #gapol pic.twitter.com/YV5mfxBSfB
— Georgia Pundit (@gapundit) January 12, 2015
Contributors: Rosemary Jean-Louis
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