Deal appoints O’Neal administrative judge for Georgia Tax Tribunal

Gov. Nathan Deal has appointed outgoing majority leader Rep. Larry O’Neal as administrative law judge for the Georgia Tax Tribunal. O’Neal fills the vacancy created by the Honorable Charles R. Beaudrot, Jr. The appointment will take effect upon swearing in, Deal’s office said in a prepared statement. O’Neal has since 2001 represented House District 146, which includes Warner Robins. During his tenure, O’Neal held roles as the Governor’s floor leader and chairman of the House Ways and…