Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed had differing views on the final presidential debate.
Gov. Deal, a conservative, said Republican nominee Mitt Romney proved that "he could be presidential."
"He was not as confrontational as perhaps some people would have liked to have seen him be, but I think he's now established throughout the debate process that he possesses the characteristics and background," said Deal.
Mayor Reed, who has been a visible supporter of President Obama, said the race will be decided in the Electoral College with a handful of swing states. He said that while he wishes Georgia was one of those deciding states, advocates of the President can travel to show their support.
"There are cars, buses, trains and automobiles. Folks can help the President of the United States by going to Florida, which I have done, by going to Cleveland, which I will do this week," Reed said.
Ohio is considered one of the biggest swing states.
Deal said that he's glad Georgia residents are being spared from being bombarded with the nonstop political ads found in swing states.
Already 53,000 people have voted in the national election in Fulton County. Early voting could mean record turnout across the state.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:02:13 GMT
It's just hair—so why not share a little for a great cause? Monday marks the 7th Annual It's Just Hair Cut-a-Thon at the Taylor Brooks Salon in Alpharetta, and you can help!
It's just hair—so why not share a little for a great cause? Monday marks the 7th Annual It's Just Hair Cut-a-Thon at the Taylor Brooks Salon in Alpharetta, and you can help!
Monday, May 20 2013 8:25 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:25:27 GMT
It's the time of year when high school students are graduating and getting ready to begin their college years.
It's the time of year when high school students are graduating and getting ready to begin their college years. Twelve Gwinnett County seniors honored with the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship will go to college for free, and five of them are from Mountain View High School.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:24:30 GMT
Rising flood waters trapped horses inside a Sandy Springs stable on Sunday afternoon. Rescue teams were called to Summit Equestrian Solutions on River Run around 4 p.m.
Rising flood waters trapped horses inside a Sandy Springs stable on Sunday afternoon. Rescue teams were called to Summit Equestrian Solutions on River Run around 4 p.m.
