Joe Harris (jan 11, 1983 – jan 13, 1991)

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Joe Frank Harris served as the Governor of Georgia from 1983 to 1991, bringing a conservative, businesslike approach to the state's leadership. His most significant achievement was the implementation of the Quality Basic Education Act (QBE) in 1985, which aimed to improve public education funding, expand student testing, and increase teacher salaries. Harris also played a pivotal role in securing the 1996 Summer Olympics for Atlanta and oversaw the construction of the Georgia Dome, the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world at the time. Additionally, his administration expanded Georgia's highway system and attracted new businesses, contributing to a more diversified state economy.

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https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/joe-frank-harris-b-1936/
https://www.nga.org/governor/joe-frank-harris/

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