Governor Nathan Deal - Georgia’s 82nd Governor (2011-2019)
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Press Releases
Deal: Georgia tourism growth sets new record
May 5, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced during National Travel and Tourism Week that the state’s tourism industry generated $58.9 billion in business sales in 2015, according to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics.
Deal announces judicial appointment and district attorney appointment
May 5, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the appointments of Dustin W. Hightower to a Superior Court Judgeship within the Coweta Judicial Circuit and Bradford L. Rigby as district attorney of the Cordele Judicial Circuit.
Deal signs education bills increasing opportunities for students, military members
May 3, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed legislation that expands students’ and service members’ access to postsecondary education and jobs skills training.
Deal issues 2016 veto statements
May 3, 2016
Veto Number 1
HB 757: Domestic relations; religious officials shall not be required to perform marriage ceremonies in violation of their legal right; provide
Deal signs FY 2017 budget
May 2, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today held budget signing ceremonies throughout the state for next year’s $23.7 billion state budget.
Deal: Bill makes ‘great strides’ in advancing criminal justice reforms
April 27, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today at a press conference signed SB 367, legislation that provides for comprehensive reform for offenders entering, proceeding through and leaving the criminal justice system, into law.
Deal: Mohawk Industries to create 200 jobs in Dalton
April 21, 2016
Flooring manufacturer to expand luxury vinyl tile production, invest $100 million in Dalton-Whitfield County
Deal: Independent transportation study confirms new projects ‘move the needle’ across Georgia
April 20, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today previewed findings by an independent, nationally recognized transportation firm, which conclude that new infrastructure investments statewide will improve safety, reduce congestion and have a positive economic impact on Georgia.
Deal announces judicial appointments
April 19, 2016
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the appointments of Mary Beth Priest and John Worcester to Superior Court judgeships within the Appalachian Judicial Circuit and Eric Norris to the Superior Court judgeship within the Western Judicial Circuit.