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Published on Jun 26, 2013

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Zell Miller (right) embraces Gov. Nathan Deal before taking the podium. Hide Caption ( - )
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Gov. Nathan Deal (right) applauds Zell Miller, his wife Shirley at his side, during the second of three standing ovations. Hide Caption ( - )
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Debbie D. Alford, president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corp., made brief comments and introduced a video on the lottery. Hide Caption ( - )
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Zell Miller showed a variety of emotions during his remarks to the group as he acknowledged the many friends and family members present. Hide Caption ( - )
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During his remarks, Gov. Nathan Deal proclaims it's Zell Miller Day. Hide Caption ( - )
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Zell Miller (right) and his wife, Shirley, listen to Gov. Nathan Deal's introduction of Zell. At left is Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. In late June 1993, Gov. Zell Miller bought the first lottery ticket ever sold in Georgia. Today, 20 years later to the day, Miller, Gov. Nathan Deal and other dignitaries gathered at the University of Georgia Zell B. Miller Learning Center for a Lottery 20th Anniversary Ceremony. Hide Caption ( - )
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Gov. Nathan Deal escorts Zell Miller (left) back to his seat after Miller spoke, where he received the second of three standing ovations. Hide Caption ( - )
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At the close of the event, Zell Miller (seated), with his wife Shirley by his side, receives a third standing ovation. Hide Caption ( - )
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Zell Miller showed a variety of emotions during his remarks to the group as he acknowledged the many friends and family members present. Hide Caption ( - )
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Zell Miller (left) takes a moment to reminisce with State Rep. Calvin Smyre after the event. Hide Caption ( - )
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Gov. Nathan Deal (right) escorts Zell Miller back to his seat after Miller spoke, where he received the second of three standing ovations. Hide Caption ( - )
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At the close of the event, Zell Miller (seated), with his wife Shirley by his side, receives a third standing ovation. Hide Caption ( - )
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At the close of the event, Zell Miller (seated), with his wife Shirley by his side, receives a third standing ovation. Hide Caption ( - )
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Zell Miller rises to take the podium after Gov. Nathan Deal introduced him. Hide Caption ( - )
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Deep Shah, a Hope Scholarship recipient, talks about how HOPE affected him. Hide Caption ( - )

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