Georgia State Government
Governor Nathan Deal
After four decades of service as a prosecutor, judge, state senator and U.S. congressman, Nathan Deal took office as governor in January 2011.
Aiming to position Georgia as the country's leader for business, Governor Deal has launched the Competitiveness Initiative, pushed tax code reform and recruited businesses from all sectors to spur job growth. In his first term, he's also encouraged innovation in school systems, worked to shore up funding for the HOPE and Medicaid programs, and supported reform in the criminal justice system that promises both cost savings and better care for inmates.
Leutenant Governor Casey Cagle
In 2006, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle took office after serving more than a decade as a state senator.
A successful businessman, Lt. Governor Cagle promotes economic development, supports innovation in transportation and calls for meaningful reduction in government spending. He also works to promote technical education, spread awareness about childhood obesity, and encourage healthcare reform that both supports market-based solutions and provides a safety net for those in need.
Georgia State Senate
Each January, 56 senators meet to set an annual operating budget, amend the current year's budget and craft laws that range from promoting business to keeping health care spending in check. Click HERE for a current list of State Senators
Georgia House of Representatives
The House of Representatives consists of 180 members from regions around the state. Each January the House convenes to set an annual operating budget, amend the prior year's budget and craft laws to address issues ranging from education reform to transportation investment. Click HERE for a current list of State Representatives.