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Saturday, May 04, 2013  Updated with video; Governor Nathan Deal made a stop in Moultrie to sign a bill for elder abuse.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; While motorcycle fatalities rose by nine percent in 2012 nationwide, in Georgia the number of fatalities actually saw a decline.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; After an auditor pointed out the improper payment history of the Terrell County Tax Commissioner, the Terrell County Board of Commissioners decided to sent the findings to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; The Governor's Office of Highway Safety released a report this morning focusing on teenage driving fatalities, specifically 16 and 17-year-olds.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; Georgia Governor Nathan Deal recently announced his support of a proposal that will help students that are attending technical college and struggling to pay tuition.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has named two new floor leaders for the Georgia Senate.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Construction for the new headquarters of Porsche Cars North America has hit high gear with a ground breaking Tuesday morning.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday that as part of his FY2014 budget proposal, he will seek an additional $50 million in funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project at the Georgia Ports Authority Board meeting according to a press release issued by the Governor's office.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Governor Nathan Deal and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Labor launched several statewide workforce development initiatives aimed to aid Georgia’s returning veterans Wednesday morning at the Georgia Jobs for Veterans Employer Breakfast in Atlanta.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has recognized eight for professional contributions and 18 public safety professionals for acts of heroism, one of which is from Lee County

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Politicians around Georgia combine to stand-up against tractor-vehicle accidents on Georgia roadways.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Communications officials for Georgia Governor Nathan Deal's office has confirmed that Deal has suspended Velvet Riggins from her position on the Dougherty County School Board.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Updated with video; Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle paid southwest Georgia a visit today by speaking to members of Emerge Albany.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Georgia Governor Nathan Deal was the guest speaker at the Albany and Dougherty County joint rotary club  meeting today and his topic was on change.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Updated with video; As the state moves into a phase of job recovery, officials believe better days are in sight.