Gov. Nathan Deal: Inaugural Ceremony First Event To Be Held In Liberty Plaza

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Gov. Nathan Deal chose the newly constructed Liberty Plaza as the site of the inaugural ceremony due to its historic significance and his commitment to the project.

“Holding the swearing-in ceremony in the new plaza, which Georgians have advocated for and worked toward for decades, is fitting,” Deal said. “The public should have a safe place to assemble, and we believe Liberty Plaza will hold an important place in public debate and assemblies for many years to come.”

The ceremony, which will be held on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m., is open to the public.

Take a virtual tour of Liberty Plaza here.

About Liberty Plaza

Liberty Plaza, a public park and gathering space across the street from the Gold Dome, is the result of more than 100 years’ effort to create a safe civic area for large rallies and gatherings. The plaza, designed to accommodate several thousand people, will prevent large assemblies from spilling into street traffic. Previously, a decades-old parking deck, deemed a hazard, was located at the site.

Throughout the 20th century, multiple plans were offered for a public gathering space before being scrapped. One of the first proposals was submitted in 1910 with the title “A Dream of the Heart of Atlanta, Ga., The Half Million City.”

Liberty Plaza will also house the Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty replicas.