Former Gov. Nathan Deal is currently serving as a Regents Professor in the Department of Political Science & International Affairs. In spring 2020, Deal taught a special topics course, “Politics in the Peach State,” on the Dahlonega Campus. The course featured a series of nine speakers who offered insights into the workings of various aspects of the GA state government.

You can access the entire series via the PSIA UNG YouTube channel.

All recordings are the property of the University of North Georgia’s Department of Political Science & International Affairs for archival and educational purposes only. No part of these videos should be reproduced without the express written consent of the Department of Political Science & International Affairs.

 

Voices for GA State Government: Featured Speakers

Mr. Christopher Davidson 

Taped on January 22, 2020, this presentation by Mr. Christopher Davidson, the GA State Archivist and Asst. Vice Chancellor of the GA Archives, is part of UNG course POLS 4590, led by former GA Governor Nathan Deal.

Mr. Lynn Westmoreland 

Taped on January 29, 2020, this presentation by former GA Congressman and State Legislative Leader Mr. Lynn Westmoreland is part of UNG course POLS 4590, led by former GA Governor Nathan Deal.

Chief Justice Harold Melton 

Taped on February 3, 2020, this presentation by Chief Justice Harold Melton of the GA Supreme Court is part of UNG course POLS 4590, led by former GA Governor Nathan Deal. 

Justice Charles Bethel 

Taped on February 5, 2020, this presentation by Justice Charles Bethel of the GA Supreme Court is part of UNG course POLS 4590, led by former GA Governor Nathan Deal.

Mr. Thomas Rogers Wade

Taped on February 12, 2020, this presentation by Mr. Rogers Wade, member of the GA Chamber of Commerce, the GA Public Policy Foundation and the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, is part of UNG course POLS 4590, led by former GA Governor Nathan Deal.

Mrs. Shirley Miller & Mrs. Sandra Deal 

Taped on February 19, 2020, this presentation by Mrs. Shirley Miller and Mrs. Sandra Deal is part of UNG course POLS 4590, led by former GA Governor Nathan Deal.

Mrs. Miller is the wife of former Governor Zell Miller; Mrs. Deal is the wife of former Governor Nathan Deal.

Ms. Lynne Riley & Mr. Frank Berry

Taped on February 26, 2020, this presentation by Ms. Lynne Riley, GA State Treasurer and Mr. Frank Berry, Commissioner, GA Department of Community Health is part of UNG course POLS 4590, led by former GA Governor Nathan Deal.

Mr. Chris Cummiskey & Mr. Pat Wilson

Taped on March 4, 2020, this presentation by Mr. Chris Cummiskey, Exec. VP of External Affairs & Nuclear Development for Ga. Power and Mr. Pat Wilson, Commissioner, GA Department of Economic Development is part of UNG course POLS 4590, led by former GA Gov. Nathan Deal.

Mr. Chris Riley

Taped on March 11, 2020, this presentation by Mr. Chris Riley, former chief of staff for former GA Governor Nathan Deal is part of UNG course POLS 4590, led by Gov. Deal.

Our thanks to Avery Hart and Maria Albo for making the series possible along with Larry Morton and Enes Aganovic, Steven Schretzmann and other members of UNG’s Distance Education and Technology Integration (DETI) team for filming and post-production work.