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.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:06:52 GMT
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:00:01 GMT
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:32:57 GMT
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:28:55 GMT
In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:50:02 GMT
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
