.@GAFirstLadyDeal and I are so proud of all that's been accomplished during my time in office, as well as all those who have worked hard to make Georgia an even better place to call home. May God continue to bless our great state.

I was honored and humbled to attend today’s portrait unveiling at the State Capitol. @GAFirstLady and I are so thankful for all those who played important roles in Georgia’s successes over the last eight years. Read more here: bit.ly/2F8Mh74

Gov. Deal's official portrait in the Georgia State Capitol will be unveiled at 10 a.m. Watch live here: bit.ly/2naoGpV

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11). On this holiest of days, we lift our hearts in praise for the wonderful gift of Jesus Christ & the joy of family. @GAFirstLady and I wish you & your loved ones a Merry Christmas.

I'm saddened to learn that a @DeKalbCountyPD officer was killed in the line of duty yesterday. @GAFirstLady and I join the officer's loved ones and the DeKalb County community in grieving this tragic and senseless loss.

Today @GAFirstLady and I were joined by Georgians from all walks of life for the lighting of the Christmas tree at the State Capitol. This season brings out the best in all of us as we gather to celebrate the greatest gift that came into the world so many Christmas nights ago.

While all Georgians join in grieving this national loss, we are comforted in knowing that President Bush is reunited with his beloved Barbara. @GAFirstLady and I send our deepest condolences to the Bush family and to all those fortunate enough to have known him.

As @GAFirstLady and I celebrate our final Thanksgiving in the Governor’s Mansion – a house that belongs to the people - we are most thankful for our family and the more than 10 million citizens who call Georgia home. We wish you and your loved ones a happy #Thanksgiving.

I’m saddened to hear of the passing of my friend, Mac Collins. Mac and I served in Congress together and I admired his leadership and dedication. With heavy hearts, @GAFirstLady and I offer our condolences to his loved ones and join in remembering his service to Georgia.

Today @GAFirstLady and I hosted former Georgia governors, including President Carter, former first families, and Gov.-elect @BrianKempGA and his family for lunch at the Governor’s Mansion. We were honored to welcome the newest family that will call this place of history home.

I'm saddened to hear of the passing of @GaHouseHub Rules Committee Chairman John Meadows following his battle against cancer. He was a dear friend to many of us and he will be missed. With heavy hearts, @GAFirstLady and I offer our deepest condolences to Marie and their family.

As a mark of respect for the memory and honorable service of retired Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice P. Harris Hines, flags will fly at half-staff on State Capitol grounds and all Georgia judicial buildings on Tuesday, Nov. 13, the day of his interment, until sunset.

As we once again pause to recognize the valor of our nation’s veterans, @GAFirstLady and I want to thank the more than 750,000 who call Georgia home. These men and women have bravely protected our nation, our ideals and our way of life. May God bless them and their families.

In honor of those tragically and senselessly killed in Thousand Oaks, California, flags statewide will fly at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, Nov. 10. @GAFirstLady and I are praying for the victims, those injured and their families and loved ones.