Lamartine Griffin Hardman (jun 25, 1927 – jun 27, 1931)

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Lamartine Griffin Hardman served as the governor of Georgia from 1927 to 1931, during a period of economic struggle. He focused on improving the state's infrastructure, including road construction and state parks, and advocated for agricultural reforms to assist farmers during the Great Depression. Hardman also pushed for the establishment of the Georgia Department of Public Welfare and worked to improve public education. A significant event during his administration was his effort to modernize Georgia’s road systems, which had a lasting impact on the state's development.

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https://www.georgiahistory.com/ghmi_marker_updated/home-of-governor-lg-hardman/
https://sclfind.libs.uga.edu/sclfind/view?docId=ead/RBRL137LGHVII.xml

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