Nathan Deal (jan 10, 2011 – jan 13, 2019)

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Nathan Deal served as Georgia's governor from 2011 to 2019, overseeing a transformative period marked by significant economic and policy reforms. He spearheaded initiatives that reduced the state's unemployment rate from over 10% to 4%, expanded the film industry to generate more than $9 billion in revenue, and established the Georgia Cyber Center to bolster cybersecurity education. His administration also enacted comprehensive criminal justice reforms, saving taxpayers $264 million and reducing the need for 5,000 new prison beds. Additionally, Deal vetoed a controversial "religious liberty" bill in 2016, aligning with major corporations and advocating for inclusivity.

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https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/nathan-deal-b-1942/
https://www.gpb.org/news/2016/03/30/gov-deal-vetoes-religious-freedom-bill-hb-757

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