Gold Dome Live

By dave

January 31, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

WELL BEN D. BRIDGES SR. (BENNIE) YOU HAVE KISSED ZELLS a* long enough. This takes the cake. NO man deserves a statue unless he is GOD.WHY NOT INTRODUCE A BILL THAT WILL HELP ALL GEORGIAN,NOT JUST YOUR SELF!

By Ovolon

January 31, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this

Well, visitors to the State Capitol with their dogs, will have something NEW for them to relive themselves on.

Next to “ZIG ZAG’s” Statue we should place one for “AX HANDLE” MADDOX his former boss and “RED SUSPENDERS” GENE TALMADGE. We then can rightfully call it “Johnny Reb Row”!!!!!!!!!!

As a 5th generation African-American georgian I have never heard of something so stupid as this! When I try and think how far this state has come, them something or someone reminds me how far we have to go.

What about an appropriate statue to honor the first group of African Americans State Legislators to serve under the Dome. This would be too much to ask for only 137 years after they were elected, Sorry!

By dave

January 31, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

OVALON my dear we do not need statues.black-white-redneck or others.GET off the racist bandwagon.

By John

January 31, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

I’m new to Georgia… did he do anything beyond getting elected? What is better in Georgia because of him? Just curious.

By Cakey

January 31, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

When the statue is completed please include a 2-faced mirror because that describes Zell to a T!!

By Mac

January 31, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this

A statue of “Zigzag” ?! Pu….lease!!!! Done more than anyone for GA ?! Give us a break! And who will be paying for this?!

By Dick

January 31, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

Movement is under way to remove the name McKinney from road way. All over the USA you hear of people being disgusted when someone acts up after building, road, park is named after them. SOLUTION is simple-do not name anything after a person. If you want to honor some one, make statue of people going to work or how about statue of people in post office night of 4/15 filing tax returns. Nothing should be built, named or erected in honor of a person.

By Dick

January 31, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

Ovolan; I feel same way about MLK Jr and his wife being buried out of a cemetary…

By hop

January 31, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

zell miller was the greatest governor georgia ever had.

the passage of the hope program which he created has benefitted all georgians who did not have the means to get a college education.

he also took the state to another level with unpresented economic and job growth.

he is very deserving of this honor.

By Dancin' Rep

January 31, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

I just hope that the legislature appropriates the extra money to make this a fitting statute. This one will, after all, will have to have two faces.

By T

January 31, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

He doesn’t deserve a statue. He deserves a swift kick a whole lot more.

By Tom

January 31, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

His statue next to the one of Benedict Arnold will be the perfect place. Next they will want to errect one of Jane Fonda.

By DB

January 31, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

Make sure the statue is realistic…veins popping out of his forehead, a crazed look in his eyes, and a direct quote that makes no logical sense at all such as “The reason I’m still a Democrat is kind of like having a relative that lives in your basement that you don’t want to kick out.” Yes, he really said that. And as a native Georgian, I can tell you the only real difference he made was with the HOPE scholarship. Other than that, Zell was pretty short sighted and has since supported nothing but Republican backed policies. He made Georgia a laughing stock at the 2004 Republican National Conference but he received a lot of support from those who don’t know any better.

By Susan

January 31, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

by hop: Miller did not create the Hope program. He was paid a salary for his service to the state. That should be sufficient for now. When he passes on - then we can name a road after him -

By Zellhater

January 31, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

I’m fine with the statue as long as the base plate says TRAITOR.

By Hero

January 31, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

I can’t wait to see it. Especially after the birds have crapped all over it.

By Bill

January 31, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

Cast the stature of Zell in the likeness of Rodin’s “The Thinker” and place it on one of the fixtures in a basement rest room.

By travis

January 31, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

I went to college on the hope scholarship and I really, really appreciated it!! This waa an excellent move by Zell. He has complained about the Democratic party and he was justified in that. But I am confused as to why he has not complained about the Republicans. I still don’t think this warrants a statue

By Democrat

January 31, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

We have more important things in Georgia to spend money on, not some statue of a another politician. These people get plenty of the publics appreciation with their BIG FAT pension checks from the government. When will our Government ever learn we don’t want them to pay tribute to themselves, we want them to pay tribute to us, and do what’s right for all of us, not just a select few.

By Well

January 31, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this

Zell Miller went from being a great govenor to a true JACKASS, if a Statue is Erected, I’ll put a noose around it’s neck and hang that b@stard over the 75!

By covingtonredneck

January 31, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

if more democrats were like zell i might vote for one!

By GVH

January 31, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

If a statue of Zell does make it to the capital grounds, surely it will be cast with him wearing his “turn coat”. I always thought of Zell as an opportunist rather than a Democrat or Republican and he proved me right by switching his allegiance to the popular party of the time. Zell is as fickle as the wind blows and his proposed statue should also have a wind vane on it’s head to allow him to swivel and zig zag into the winds of time. He will reverse his whole train of thought once the Democrats win back the Presidency, Governorship and State House. He may well be dead and buried by that point in time however!

By JT

January 31, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

And proving once again the worthlessness of our legislators…another embarassment for our state. Focus on real issues and problems.

By Pamela

January 31, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

Thank God I do not live in Georgia! Your newspaper is part of my daily reading. I will borrow a pet for my next visit. Sculpt one for Rush while you guys are at it.Seems you guys are keen at recognizing dishonesty. Ooops, don’t forget about “W”.

How about a statue for one of your dead soldiers?

By Doug C

January 31, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

A statue of crazy a* Zell… I can see him challenging his statue to a dual for failing to vote for Bush.

By fulldawg

January 31, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Zell did take the lead in increasing teacher’s pay by bringing it up to respectible levels in the Southeast. No other governor since has even come close to being his equal in that area.

By Midori

January 31, 2007 3:42 PM | Link to this

Well,

I echo your thoughts.

thanks.

By Judith

January 31, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Why do we need a statue for Zell Miller. That will cost the tax payer more money for something you can’t eat or sleep in. There is so much more you can do with that money. Lester Maddox was a distinguished native son of Georgia and he got was part of a bridge named after him. So lets give Zell a Street. That should be good enough.

By Chris Parsons

January 31, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

I have lived in Georgia for 19 years. Never have I been so disappointed or embarrassed by my elected officials as I have by Zell Miller. I am astonished our elected officials want to erect a statue in his honor. How can I contribute $$$ to stop this from happening. I am thoroughly p’offed at this.

By Rusty

January 31, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

All ya’ll calling Zell racist,Johnny Reb etc,remember this, it was Zell that got the old confederate state flag change rolling.So if you didn’t like the old flag(Ovalon)and are glad that it’s gone(Ovalon),thank Zell.

By RNM

January 31, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

While I’m no fan of Senator Miller and think he has really done some serious damage to his reputation with the hateful rhetoric and tone of voice he has used (particularly when campaigning for President Bush), I think it is fair to recognize that Mr. Miller did start the HOPE Scholarship program which was the model for the national program initiated by President Clinton. He also did serve as Lt. Governor for four (?) terms and as Governor for two terms, and in the US Senate, so it’s hard to argue he hasn’t served his state well. We can’t all agree on every honor that is given to someone and have to accept that sometimes someone whom we are not a fan of is going to receive some recognition. To think otherwise is really indicative of having a very small world view. Having said that, I have heard that he is a TERROR to work for.

By dave

January 31, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

ZELLS FORMER DRIVER IS SPONSORING THIS BILL,READ BETWEEN THE LINES.

By Help Me Understand

January 31, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

We are such a forgiving STATE, do we always reward for BAD BEHAVIOR!!! God bless the 3 that voted against this statue. I agree give Zig Zag a TWO FACE… he is truly not worthy of a STATUE! God knows and sees all, “Let Zell Miller GO!!!”

By Rosie

January 31, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

There is a road named after Zell, it is up in North Georgia where 575 ends, it is called the Zell Miller Parkway and I believe there is a statue there already that we taxpayers have paid for. I met him once and was very excited until I found out he was writing a book and becoming a turncoat to his party. Let the GOP pay for it since they love him so much!

By Indifferent

January 31, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Zell Miller is a two faced jerk. He’s a hothead and should just dissapear.

By gdawginkalamazoo

January 31, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this

What kind of nut will it be? Acorn, pecan, walnut, peanut or cashew? It’s got to match his dementia, I mean demeanor. Watch the squirrels go crazy on the Captiol grounds. Lightly salted anyone?

By GA_native

January 31, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

Tax cuts, educational scholarships, new highways…Zell was a good governor. He truly cares about Georgians. I think the negative comments you are reading are from those that weren’t strong enough to rise to Zell’s challenge to reinvigorate the Democratic Party…to bring back the principles of Wilson, Roosevelt and Kennedy.

It’s much easier to cast the stones than use them to build the foundation of a modern political party. Sadly, most miss the point that Zell will always be a Democrat; he just wants the party to be the powerhouse it once was.

Erect the statue and inscribe this on its base: “To my fellow Democrats, if you wish not to be judged, remember these words…to avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing”.

By Ed

January 31, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

Suggested engraving on this undeserved monument: “Joined hands with Sonny Perdue to triple natural gas heating bills for Georgians.”

By Brent

January 31, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

FINALLY….Now I can get rid of these eggs!

By Only in red GA

January 31, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

I think I’m gonna hurl!

By Gog Magog

January 31, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

Another embarrassing act by a Republican led government. Why is anyone surprised? It’s kind of like Lieberman. Six years ago Republicans were laughing at him and calling him names-until he became a Bush lover. Now they vote for him and think he’s the greatest thing since, well-Zell.

Truly disgusting.

By Only in red GA

January 31, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

And let’s not forget what a visionary Zell was in supporting Ralph Reed’s campaign for Lt. Governor in ‘06!

By Zell

January 31, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this

Let me tell the good citizens of Georgia this one thing,(turning from side to side)When this Marine was elected youngest dog catcher in the history of Young Harris,(turning from side to side)Shirley and I knew it was destiny that I would become the longest serving Lt.Governor in the history of the great state of Georgia. And another thing,(turning from side to side)my President believes the only way to fight terror is to take the fight to the terrorists blah, blah, blah,

By Chui

January 31, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

These conservative republicans and their perverse ideology of inequality and rights only of their kind, can save taxpyers money to build yet another useless piece of junk statue of a Hillbilly, two bit bigot, that did not know his a* from hole in the ground. Better yet would be to put a Uniform on him and send him ti Iraq to to fight the war, that he so much likes and advocate. In fact all the politicians that voted for the mess and are now out of office, before they become lobbyists, as patriotic Americans should join the military and fight for the freedom of the country. The SOBs did nothing much when they sat on their fat asses. Zell will be better off if the rednecks would put him next to Lee at the Red Neck Park.

By dean

January 31, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

As a life long Republican, few things make me more proud than to look at the opposition party and identify those I respect and admire. May not always agree with him but he merits respect others do not. Zell had the guts to put America over his party. The rest of his party, for the most part, followed the mantra afraid to act with their own brains. As for a statue at this point, let’s be careful how we honor civil servant least we have another Cynthia McKinney embarrassment.

By jesse

January 31, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

NO!

By Dave

January 31, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

Wow, a statue with two faces. That’ll be cool.

By Not deservant of a statue

January 31, 2007 4:31 PM | Link to this

A Statue for one of Georgia’s most two-faced politicians? PLEASE! Zell miller is nothing more than a loud mouth, undercover Republican who stunk as a Governor, and he only made Governor by default! I hope all pet dogs will use his statue wisely!

By Peyton Walters

January 31, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

Zell the Democrat deserves a statue. Zell the Republican deserves a swift kick in the rear.

By mohinder

January 31, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

There is a better place for Zell, next to LEE at the Red Neck Park in Stone Mountain. Instead of a Statue, the SOB should put on a uniform, and go fight in Iraq. Infact all the politicains that voted for the Iraqi Freedom and Bush democracy for them, before they become lobbyist should join the military and for once be real patriotic for the country. Zell could be the leader with his very own regiment of hill billies.

By Its About Time

January 31, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

I think he was brave enough to stand up to a party that changed for the worse and has become too liberal. The democtratic South that he represented for so many years is not much different in ideals as the new Republican South. We all lived and survived the race issues. It’s time to move on - even in politics. The new Democtratic Party that he blasted is our own resident Socialist Party. Democratic ideals don’t work just like socialism doesnt.

By J.B.

January 31, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

Let’s erect a statue of Bill Campbell beside him!!

By Ycart

January 31, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

Zell is a turncoat. He doesn’t deserve this honor.

By Blackadder

January 31, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

I have no problem with them erecting a statue of Zig-Zag-Zell as long as it has two faces.

By The Peoples for a Nuked Amerika' Century~!

January 31, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

Zig Zag Zell?

Statue?

Sponsored by Republicans?

Claiming Zell is a Democrat still?

Ain’t that a hoot!

Dixie has truly gone right down the toilet!

Might as well tear down the Cyclorama and remove that wall off of Stone Mountain next.

Bye Bye Ya’ll Southerners!

By jm

January 31, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

How about something more appropriate for a politician of Zell’s stature. A weather vane, so he can “always” point in the right direction.

By ET

January 31, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

The Capitol grounds will soon resemble Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.

By eric

January 31, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

MAYBE THEY CAN FILL IT WITH @#$*, JUST LIKE THAT BUM ZELL

By Bruthaman

January 31, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

I just don’t see the need for a statue? I think an amendment should be passed that states that any living individual that is honored by the naming of a street/highway or the erecting of a statue should be responsible for the costs associated. The thing that upsets me is that I have to pay for the stupid thing. What a waste of my hard earned money……

By Michael

January 31, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

Put up the statue where dogs and vagrants can pee on it.

By JR

January 31, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

The Democrat liberals, who have responded hatefully about Zell, have reminded me why concensus politics are out of the question. I don’t want to compromise with these people. I want to crush them and their unAmerican, socialist, racist agenda.

By don

January 31, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

zell made a laughing stock out of georgia during the last election supporting bush.he appears even more silly now that the rest of the country has finally awaken to the lies of bush and his republican cronies and rejected their warped policies. i wonder how much stock in haliburton he recieved for sending our youth to war for the purpose of finding weapons of mass destruction. bush is directly responsible for the deaths of more people than the dictator he hung.

By Brett

January 31, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

A statue of Zell Miller would be more appropriate on the grounds of the state mental facility in Milledgeville.

By Steve

January 31, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

If we can give every black person who has served here in Atlanta a street name, airport name or a statue then why not a white person? I was about to say why not just rename Atlanta Blacklanta??? Go Zell.

By KZ_Guy

January 31, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

I hope they put a very large plaque indicating ZIG ZAG was elected as a Democrat.

By scubber

February 1, 2007 8:22 AM | Link to this

Will he be cast with his duelin pistols?

By ray james

February 1, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this

I hope it will have two faces

By david

February 1, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

bennie bridges was a state trooper that drove zell around when he was gov and lt gov. zell took care of bennie by getting him promoted and now it’s bennie’s turn! a staue of zell miller? you have got to be kidding me! what a joke!

By gttim

February 1, 2007 9:02 AM | Link to this

Will the statue be available for duel practice?

By Luxomni

February 1, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

The statue will be a well-deserved honor for a man who did much for this state and who put his country before his party.

By charles corley

February 1, 2007 9:23 AM | Link to this

Zell was opposed to the lottery in the beginning when he was lt. gov. and that was the reason for Lester referring to him as Zig-Zag. Zig-Zag wants to be remembered as a pine knot that initiated the hope scholarship but will be remembered as a short guy that wore built-up shoes & womens underware & got out of the marines when they started shooting back.

By dude man

February 1, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

Why are we wasting more money honoring a politician who just did his job? Why not have a statue of me? I do my job and pretty well I might add. If we weren’t all paying for this via taxes it would be funny.

By unbelievable

February 1, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

This slaps me harder than Cynthia did the White House cop. What the h-e-double hockey sticks are our elected officials thinking? Stop wasting time and get to work on some real issues. Thank God for the 3 that opposed. The rest of you need your @$$ kicked.

By Lara

February 1, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

Havne’t we learned that we should not pay tribute to someone until they are gone? That, and what has Zell really done to deserve a statue? Nothing really outstanding. I have sent emails to his office when he represented us and never ever got a response - yeah, he represented us well. NOT!

By pliggerneeze

February 1, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this

Other than school teachers, state govt. (D.F.A.C.S, Corrections, Parole)started going downhill under the Miller admin. and dont forget, he won re-election by only 51% of the vote!!!

By MarkP

February 1, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

Hey, if it wasn’t for Zell we wouldn’t have all those billboards to read while we’re sitting in traffic. He was a pioneer in literacy!

By pliggerneeze

February 1, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this

I would much rather pay for three statues of the statesmen that voted AGAINST this resolution than one statue of ZIG ZAG

By Johnf

February 1, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

He’s already got a highway named for him, he doesn’t need a statue…Greedy SOB..

By Louis (Lou) Fretag

February 1, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

What a boost this will be for Georgia Republicans. Amen!

By Ed

February 1, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

At least he will admit when he is wrong. Read “A Deficient of Decency”. I dare you.

By DM

February 1, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

fulldawg-Your comment on Zell being responsible for raising teachers’ salaries is very misleading. Teachers got almost nothing in his first term and the good raises in his second term put Ga. teachers slightly ahead of when he came in. Georgia teachers fell about 15 places during his first term at a time when Ga. was positioned much better to raise salaries than the rest of the country. By the way, when Zell endorsed Bush he bragged about having voting for Dems since Adlai in 1952. Couldn’t of happened, he wasn’t old enough! But of course Zell gets a free pass on this.
Instead of a statue how about a likeness in a wax museum to allow for any possible future Zells.

By J Bear

February 1, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

So sad. Should wait until he passes on. Then if he is deserving, build the darn thing. But not at the expense of the tax payers. Another example of good-old-boy politics and wasting of money.

Signed a native son as well…

By J Bear

February 1, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this

I am truly amazed how this General Assembly openly waste the tax payer’s money and appears to allow legislation to be crafted by lobbyists. (HB163)

By sahara

February 1, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

Good Grief Can’t they spend their time and our resources on something more worthy?

Like the saying goes: “some days you’re the statue, some days you’re the pidgeon.” This way Zell will always be the statue. LOL!

By Skates

February 1, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

Why not avoid this conflict altogether and rename Cynthia McKinney Blvd (Memorial Drive) after Zell, the only living democrat with any sense? Kill two birds with one stone — get rid of the idiot and add the hero.

By Ray

February 1, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Zell’s statue should be one of a big fruitcake! That’s how I’ll remember him. The statue issue should have been brought up before his mind went…

By Barbara

February 1, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this

I FEAL ASHAMED OF SOME COMMENTS POSTED BY PEOPLE WHO REPRESENT THEMSELVES AS INFORMED PEOPLE. THE HOPE SCHOLORSHIP IS ENOUGH TO WARRANT A STATUE. WHO CARES IF HE IS DEMOCRAT OR REPUPLICAN??? WHAT MATTERS IS HOW HE HAS WORKED FOR GEORGIA. WE SEEM TO MOVE AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT TO NAME STREETS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE IN JAIL FOR CORRUPTION. WAKE UP GEORGIA

By D. Clinton

February 1, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

I’m a Zell Miller, John Kennedy, Senator Liberman Democrat! The once great Democrat Party has been taken over by a bunch of Flip Flopping, Left Wing, Fanatical, Liberal Cowards!! Need more men like Zell to speak the truth!

By gary

February 1, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

get over it people,it was the right thing to do..zell is a good american, he worked both sides of the right and left, he did what he had to do to help the people in ga. and the good old usa…if it was the right thing to do he did it..even it would hurt his party. at least he said/did what he believed in and didnt try to lie to the people,,a good straight forword man…

By Cleotus Jefferson

February 1, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

The article never says who will actually pay for it, just that it was approved. I mean chances are that our taxes will pay for it but maybe someone got the idea to raise private funds for it.

By EB

February 1, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

Only Zig-Zag Zell Miller can go from giving a good speech at the 1992 Democratic National Convention to embarrassing our state at the 2004 Republican National Convention. As for his “civil rights” record, please note that it is the sons and daughters of the old dixicrats and segregationists who are very happy with his latest flip-flop. (Note that republicans use to hate him.) BTW I wonder what he has to say about the latest mid-term elections-especially on the Congressional level.

Well, I guess will have to get ready for further embarrassment for our state.

While I miss my grandmother, who died last year, very much, I am so happy that she will not have to see mess like this.

By joecitizen

February 1, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

What a waste of taxpayer’s money and a disrespect to taxpayers. Isn’t it time our law makers decided to spend our precious tax dollars for things we REALLY need? They obviously have too much of our money burning a hole in their pockets. Shame!

By Tim

February 1, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this

Good. I need a place to urinate when I visit the capital!

By Sara

February 1, 2007 1:44 PM | Link to this

Governor Miller is a great man and was a great Governor and deserves the honor of having a statue…

By Sean

February 1, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

Give em Hell, Zell!

By ashamedoftheAJC

February 1, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

I believe this is a GREAT idea, and one well deserved for the job Zell did for us in the State of GA.

By CBJones

February 1, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

MORE WASTE OF TAXPAYERS MONEY, I CAN THINK A BETTER WAY TO USE THIS MONEY, IF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WANT HIM TO HAVE A STATUE, THEY SHOULD PAY FOR IT.

By RJ

February 2, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this

No more or no less, this Republican led effort is another rub the nose of Democrats. Georgia need its leaders to get off the revenge kick and get about the business of growth.

A review of the many and varied foregoing comments reveal great passion. However, when you get beyond the smoke, as I have in my objective assessment of Zell’s political career, you’ll discover it’s been more about fluff than substance.

When you get beyond HOPE and Pre-K, and its questionable about whether he deserves all the credits he gets for those, Zell did not leave Georgia in great shape upon exiting the Governor’s office. He left a billion dollars of Georgia earmarked federal transportation funds on the table because of his failed policies. For the first time federal monitors came in because of his juvenile justice policies. His criminal justice policies were an abysmal failure. His small thinking “build more prisons” created an industry that has done nothing to reduce Georgia’s crime rate. Yes, he increased teacher pay, which was good, but because of limited vision or small thinking he did not tackle other parts of the education establishment neccessary to positively impact student performances.

Bottom line, go beyond the fluff and you will learn as I have, “Zell is the great Pretender.”