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Harris Blackwood: Zell Miller’s influence at state Capitol hasn’t faded

Former Georgia Governor Zell Miller, right, waves when acknowledged with wife Shirley during an inaugural ceremony for Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal at the state Capitol, Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press

Zell Miller — Former Georgia Governor Zell Miller, right, waves when acknowledged with wife Shirley during an inaugural ceremony for Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal at the state Capitol, Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press

I don’t remember the exact day I first went to the state Capitol, but I was about 8. My mama had grown up dirt poor and thought it was important for her boys to see the Capitol and other important buildings.