Roy Barnes
Politician and 80th Governor of Georgia
Born
March 11th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 80th Governor of Georgia from 1999 to 2003. Focused on education reform and improving public school systems during time in office. Attempted to change the state flag which included the Confederate battle emblem, sparking significant controversy. Prior to governorship, held positions in the Georgia House of Representatives and the State Senate. Advocated for various legal reforms and infrastructures improvements. Defeated in reelection bid in 2002.
Governed Georgia from 1999 to 2003
Spearheaded education reform initiatives
Initiated the redesign of the Georgia state flag
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