Gov. Nathan Deal commended the decision to move forward on Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 construction:

“I commend Georgia Power, the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and Dalton Utilities for voting to move forward on this critical infrastructure and economic development project," said Deal. "I also call upon Oglethorpe Power Corporation to reconsider its decision before walking away from 7,000 Georgia jobs. Our low carbon-free electrical rates allow us to remain competitive in this economic development environment that is one of the many reasons Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in which to do business for five straight years. The co-owners should honor their commitments and complete this project."