George Busbee (jan 14, 1975 – jan 11, 1983)
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George Busbee served as the Governor of Georgia from 1975 to 1983. During his time in office, he focused on education reform, including improving funding for public schools and expanding access to higher education. His administration also oversaw the development of Georgia's transportation infrastructure, notably expanding the state's highway system. Additionally, Busbee played a key role in the state's response to the economic challenges of the 1970s and was influential in securing the establishment of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.Sources:
https://libguides.westga.edu/political/oral/busbee
https://dlg.usg.edu/record/nge_ngen_m-10076
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jan 14, 1975
jan 11, 1983
~ 7 years and 11 months