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Editorial: As he leaves office, Gov. Deal leaves a better Georgia

Gov. Nathan Deal reflects on his eight years as governor Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at the State Capitol. - photo by Scott Rogers

12302018 DEAL 5.jpg — Gov. Nathan Deal reflects on his eight years as governor Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at the State Capitol. - photo by Scott Rogers

In just a matter of days, Georgia’s 82nd governor will relinquish the helm for the ship of state to its 83rd, and in doing so the latest, and likely last, chapter in a long and distinguished story of public service will have been written.