Tanya Miller outlines first priorities after historic Georgia attorney general victory

Just days after making Georgia history, Attorney General-elect Tanya Miller is already preparing for her first days in office.

Miller became the first woman elected attorney general in Georgia history Tuesday, defeating Republican Brian Strickland with about 55% of the vote.

In an exclusive interview at the Channel 2 Action News studios Thursday, Miller said her immediate priority is making sure the transition from campaigning to governing goes smoothly.

“I think what we can expect to see in those first 100 days are a smooth transition,” Miller said. “We made a lot of promises on the campaign trail, and it is our objective to meet those promises.”

Healthcare among early priorities

Miller was asked whether Georgia could join other states in legal action over federal changes that critics say could make Affordable Care Act coverage more expensive or difficult to obtain.

She stopped short of committing Georgia to any specific lawsuit, saying she first wants to review pending litigation and the law behind each case.

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“Any prosecutor will tell you that you don’t make a comment on a case unless you are certain of the facts and the law,” Miller said.

But she made clear that healthcare will be a priority for the incoming administration.

“Healthcare is extraordinarily important. It’s important to me, it’s important to the governor-elect,” Miller said. “Our objective will be to facilitate accessible, affordable healthcare for all of our Georgia citizens.”

Fighting scams and fraud

Miller also identified consumer protection as an early focus, particularly as scams increasingly target older Georgians.

She said her team will examine how the Attorney General’s Office currently handles consumer complaints and determine whether changes are needed.

“We talked a lot about scams and frauds and protecting our seniors from scams and frauds,” Miller said.

She said that includes finding experienced prosecutors capable of investigating and pursuing complicated fraud cases while making it easier for Georgians to get help.

“We are the Consumer Protection Office. We are a customer service office,” Miller said. “We will evaluate how we interface with the public when they have complaints and make sure that we’re being as responsive as we can.”

Preparing for a new administration

Miller said she has exchanged messages with Georgia’s governor-elect but acknowledged both transition teams are busy preparing to take office.

“I look forward to serving with her and supporting her in any way,” Miller said.

Before entering the legislature, Miller worked as a prosecutor, including with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. She later represented Georgia House District 62 and led the House Democratic Caucus.

Her victory Tuesday shattered a barrier that had stood throughout Georgia’s history: No woman had previously served as the state’s attorney general.

Now, Miller says her focus is quickly shifting from making history to governing.