SettingsPeople from Georgia (U.S. state)
Allen Vince
Allen Vince was one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred.
Allen Vince was one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred.
Amelia Boynton Robinson
Amelia Platts Boynton Robinson (born August 18, 1911) was a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama and a key figure in the 1965 march that became known as Bloody Sunday.S...
Amelia Platts Boynton Robinson (born August 18, 1911) was a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama and a key figure in the 1965 march that became known as Bloody Sunday.S...
Arthur Conley
Arthur Lee Conley was an American soul singer, best known for the 1967 hit "Sweet Soul Music".
Arthur Lee Conley was an American soul singer, best known for the 1967 hit "Sweet Soul Music".
Ashlee Adams
Ashlee Adams Crews is an American fiction writer who typically incorporates her rural Middle Georgia roots in her works of literature.
Ashlee Adams Crews is an American fiction writer who typically incorporates her rural Middle Georgia roots in her works of literature.
Ashlee Crews
Ashlee Adams Crews is an American fiction writer who typically incorporates her rural Middle Georgia roots in her works of literature.
Ashlee Adams Crews is an American fiction writer who typically incorporates her rural Middle Georgia roots in her works of literature.
Ashton Jones
Ashton Bryan Jones (1896–1979) was an American Quaker minister active from the 1930s to 1970s as an advocate of Civil Rights for African Americans in the United States.
Ashton Bryan Jones (1896–1979) was an American Quaker minister active from the 1930s to 1970s as an advocate of Civil Rights for African Americans in the United States.
Benjamin Cromwell Franklin
Benjamin Cromwell Franklin (April 25, 1805 – December 25, 1873) was the first judicial officeholder in the Republic of Texas.
Benjamin Cromwell Franklin (April 25, 1805 – December 25, 1873) was the first judicial officeholder in the Republic of Texas.
Bill Copeland (poet)
Bill Copeland was an American poet, writer and historian.
Bill Copeland was an American poet, writer and historian.
Blanton Winship
Major General Blanton C. Winship (1869—1947) was a military lawyer and veteran of both the Spanish-American war and World War I. During his long career, he served both as Judge Advocate Ge...
Major General Blanton C. Winship (1869—1947) was a military lawyer and veteran of both the Spanish-American war and World War I. During his long career, he served both as Judge Advocate Ge...
Bobbie Kelsey
Bobbie Kelsey, a native of Pontiac, Michigan and who grew up in.Decatur, GA, is the Head Coach of the women's basketball program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Bobbie Kelsey, a native of Pontiac, Michigan and who grew up in.Decatur, GA, is the Head Coach of the women's basketball program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
C.W. Henderson
C.W. Henderson is an American media executive and journalist.
C.W. Henderson is an American media executive and journalist.
Candy Mossler
Candace "Candy" Mossler née Candace Weatherby was a socialite at the center of a sensational, highly-publicized murder trial in the 1960s.
Candace "Candy" Mossler née Candace Weatherby was a socialite at the center of a sensational, highly-publicized murder trial in the 1960s.
Carl A. Strock
Carl Ames Strock (Ret.) (born c. 1948) was a United States Army officer, and was Chief of Engineers and the Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Carl Ames Strock (Ret.) (born c. 1948) was a United States Army officer, and was Chief of Engineers and the Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Catherine Callaway
Catherine Callaway is currently a "fill-in" news anchor for Headline News.
Catherine Callaway is currently a "fill-in" news anchor for Headline News.
Cecil L. Collins
Cecil L. Collins (April 21, 1926 - September 30, 2007) is the former Mayor of North Augusta, South Carolina from 1967–1971 and a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1972-1977.
Cecil L. Collins (April 21, 1926 - September 30, 2007) is the former Mayor of North Augusta, South Carolina from 1967–1971 and a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1972-1977.
Charles McGee (pilot)
Charles E. McGee (born December 7, 1919) was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force for 30 years.
Charles E. McGee (born December 7, 1919) was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force for 30 years.
Chester Doles
Chester Doles, Jr. was the head of the Georgia State Unit of the National Alliance.
Chester Doles, Jr. was the head of the Georgia State Unit of the National Alliance.
Clay Harvison
Clayton Harvison is a American mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division.
Clayton Harvison is a American mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division.
Cleland K. Nelson
Cleland Kinloch Nelson (born 1852 and died February 12, 1917) was the Third Bishop of Georgia and the first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.
Cleland Kinloch Nelson (born 1852 and died February 12, 1917) was the Third Bishop of Georgia and the first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.
Cleland Kinloch Nelson
Cleland Kinloch Nelson was the Third Bishop of the U.S. state of Georgia and the first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.
Cleland Kinloch Nelson was the Third Bishop of the U.S. state of Georgia and the first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.
Cordy Glenn
Cordy Glenn (born September 18, 1989) is an American football offensive guard.
Cordy Glenn (born September 18, 1989) is an American football offensive guard.
Dan Biggers
Daniel Upshaw "Dan" Biggers was an American college official and actor best known for his role as Frank "Doc" Robb on the television series In the Heat of the Night.
Daniel Upshaw "Dan" Biggers was an American college official and actor best known for his role as Frank "Doc" Robb on the television series In the Heat of the Night.
Dania El-Kadi
Dania El-Kadi (Dania El Aïd) (born in Georgia (U.S. state)) is a Lebanese writer.
Dania El-Kadi (Dania El Aïd) (born in Georgia (U.S. state)) is a Lebanese writer.
Daniel P. Sanders
Daniel P. Sanders is known for his work (1996) a new efficient proof (algorithm) of proving the Four color theorem (with Neil Robertson, Paul Seymour, and Robin Thomas).
Daniel P. Sanders is known for his work (1996) a new efficient proof (algorithm) of proving the Four color theorem (with Neil Robertson, Paul Seymour, and Robin Thomas).
David Dickson (politician)
David Dickson (March 22, 1794 – July 31, 1836) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
David Dickson (March 22, 1794 – July 31, 1836) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
David Dorman
David W. Dorman is an American Telecommunications executive and is currently the non-executive chairman of Motorola.
David W. Dorman is an American Telecommunications executive and is currently the non-executive chairman of Motorola.
David L. McDonald
David Lamar McDonald (September 12, 1906 – December 16, 1997) was an Admiral of the United States Navy, who served as the 17th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1 August 1963 – 1 August 1967, dur...
David Lamar McDonald (September 12, 1906 – December 16, 1997) was an Admiral of the United States Navy, who served as the 17th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1 August 1963 – 1 August 1967, dur...
Dixie Haygood
Dixie Haygood (1861-November 21, 1915) (nee Dixie Annie Jarrett, aka Annie Abbott) was an American stage magician.
Dixie Haygood (1861-November 21, 1915) (nee Dixie Annie Jarrett, aka Annie Abbott) was an American stage magician.
Dorothy Bishop
Dorothy Bishop is a variety entertainer, singer and comedienne from New York City who is best known for her musical parodies of Sarah Palin.
Dorothy Bishop is a variety entertainer, singer and comedienne from New York City who is best known for her musical parodies of Sarah Palin.
Doyle Beatenbough
W. Doyle Beatenbough is a retired executive who has served as President for several large trucking companies across the country.
W. Doyle Beatenbough is a retired executive who has served as President for several large trucking companies across the country.
Eldon Edwards
Eldon Lee Edwards (1909 – August 1, 1960) was a U.S. Ku Klux Klan leader.
Eldon Lee Edwards (1909 – August 1, 1960) was a U.S. Ku Klux Klan leader.
Eugene Calvin Cheatham, Jr.
Eugene Calvin Cheatham, Jr. was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force.
Eugene Calvin Cheatham, Jr. was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force.
Future (rapper)
Nayvadius Cash, better known by his stage name Future is an American rapper from Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia.
Nayvadius Cash, better known by his stage name Future is an American rapper from Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia.
Gloria Carter Spann
Gloria Carter Spann was the sister of former President Jimmy Carter.
Gloria Carter Spann was the sister of former President Jimmy Carter.
Graham W. Jackson, Sr.
Graham W. Jackson, Sr. was a celebrated African-American theatre organist, pianist, and choral conductor.
Graham W. Jackson, Sr. was a celebrated African-American theatre organist, pianist, and choral conductor.
Griffin Drew
Griffin Drew (born on August 18, 1968 in Hazlehurst, Georgia, U.S.) is a former American actress.
Griffin Drew (born on August 18, 1968 in Hazlehurst, Georgia, U.S.) is a former American actress.
Grover C. Nash
Grover Cleveland Nash of Georgia (1911–1970) was the first black pilot to fly the mail for the US Postal Service.
Grover Cleveland Nash of Georgia (1911–1970) was the first black pilot to fly the mail for the US Postal Service.
Hala Moddelmog
Hala Moddelmog (born January 3, 1956, in Georgia, U.S.A.) is President of Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., effective May 20, 2010, reporting to Wendy’s/Arby’s Group President and Chief Executive O...
Hala Moddelmog (born January 3, 1956, in Georgia, U.S.A.) is President of Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., effective May 20, 2010, reporting to Wendy’s/Arby’s Group President and Chief Executive O...
Harry W. Shipps
Harry W. Shipps was the Eighth Bishop of Georgia.
Harry W. Shipps was the Eighth Bishop of Georgia.
Henry I. Louttit, Jr.
Henry I. Louttit, Jr. served as the Ninth Bishop of Georgia.
Henry I. Louttit, Jr. served as the Ninth Bishop of Georgia.
Henry Louttit
Henry I. Louttit, Jr. served as the Ninth Bishop of Georgia.
Henry I. Louttit, Jr. served as the Ninth Bishop of Georgia.
Ike Williams (boxer)
Ike Williams was a former lightweight world boxing champion.
Ike Williams was a former lightweight world boxing champion.
Izola Curry
Izola Ware Curry (b. 1916) is an African-American woman who attempted to assassinate civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Born in the U.S. state of Georgia, she stabbed King with a lett...
Izola Ware Curry (b. 1916) is an African-American woman who attempted to assassinate civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Born in the U.S. state of Georgia, she stabbed King with a lett...
James C. Yarbrough
James C. Yarbrough is a General in the United States Army.
James C. Yarbrough is a General in the United States Army.
Jared Irwin (Pennsylvania)
Jared Irwin (January 19, 1768 – September 20, 1818) was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.
Jared Irwin (January 19, 1768 – September 20, 1818) was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.
Jay Moriarity
Jay Moriarity was a surfer from Santa Cruz, California.He was an accomplished surfer, waterman, and adventurer.
Jay Moriarity was a surfer from Santa Cruz, California.He was an accomplished surfer, waterman, and adventurer.
Jerry Kenneth "Ken" Swilling
Jerry Kenneth "Ken" Swilling (born September 9, 1970 in Toccoa, Georgia) is a former college and professional American football player who played Defensive Back for one season for the Cleveland ...
Jerry Kenneth "Ken" Swilling (born September 9, 1970 in Toccoa, Georgia) is a former college and professional American football player who played Defensive Back for one season for the Cleveland ...
Jim Harrison (artist and writer)
Jim Harrison (artist and writer) (born January 12, 1936) is an artist and writer whose work is known for chronicling earlier twentieth century rural life.
Jim Harrison (artist and writer) (born January 12, 1936) is an artist and writer whose work is known for chronicling earlier twentieth century rural life.
John B. Coffey
John Brindley Coffey is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the USAAF who flew with the Hell's Angels in the 303d Bombardment Group in World War II and was Deputy Chairman and then Chairman of the U...
John Brindley Coffey is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the USAAF who flew with the Hell's Angels in the 303d Bombardment Group in World War II and was Deputy Chairman and then Chairman of the U...
Joshua Packwood
Joshua PackwoodJoshua PackwoodJoshua Packwood, at the age of 22, became the first white valedictorian of Morehouse College, a historically black college, in 2008.
Joshua PackwoodJoshua PackwoodJoshua Packwood, at the age of 22, became the first white valedictorian of Morehouse College, a historically black college, in 2008.
Julie Richards
Julie Lynne Black-Burns Richards is an American equestrian.
Julie Lynne Black-Burns Richards is an American equestrian.
Katherine G. Howard
Katherine Graham Howard was born in Guyton, Georgia and grew up there and in North Carolina.
Katherine Graham Howard was born in Guyton, Georgia and grew up there and in North Carolina.
Ken Green (basketball)
Kenneth "Ken" Green is a former NBA basketball player for the New York Knicks.
Kenneth "Ken" Green is a former NBA basketball player for the New York Knicks.
Ken Green (basketball, born 1959)
Kenneth "Ken" Green is a former NBA basketball player for the New York Knicks.
Kenneth "Ken" Green is a former NBA basketball player for the New York Knicks.
Ken Swilling
Jerry Kenneth "Ken" Swilling is a former college and professional American football player who played Defensive Back for one season for the Cleveland Browns.
Jerry Kenneth "Ken" Swilling is a former college and professional American football player who played Defensive Back for one season for the Cleveland Browns.
Lita McClinton
Lita McClinton (1953-January 16, 1987), the daughter of Emory McClinton, a former U. S. Department of Transportation official and his wife, JoAnn McClinton, a Georgia state representative, was m...
Lita McClinton (1953-January 16, 1987), the daughter of Emory McClinton, a former U. S. Department of Transportation official and his wife, JoAnn McClinton, a Georgia state representative, was m...
Little Richard
Richard Wayne Penniman, known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the transition from rhythm and b...
Richard Wayne Penniman, known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the transition from rhythm and b...
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges, better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor.
Christopher Brian Bridges, better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor.
Lulu Hurst
Lulu Hurst (1869-1950) was an American stage magician.
Lulu Hurst (1869-1950) was an American stage magician.
Mel Lattany
Melvin Lattany is a former American track athlete.
Melvin Lattany is a former American track athlete.
Michael F. Adams
Michael F. Adams is the president of the University of Georgia.
Michael F. Adams is the president of the University of Georgia.
Paul Reeves (American bishop)
G. Paul Reeves (October 14, 1918 - April 15, 2010) was the Seventh Bishop of Georgia.
G. Paul Reeves (October 14, 1918 - April 15, 2010) was the Seventh Bishop of Georgia.
Philip A. Purser
Philip A. Purser (Oct. 25, 1979 - ).
Philip A. Purser (Oct. 25, 1979 - ).
Ray Drew
Ray Drew (born September 24, 1992) is an American football defensive end.
Ray Drew (born September 24, 1992) is an American football defensive end.
Resignation of Shirley Sherrod
On July 19, 2010, Shirley Sherrod was forced to resign from her appointed position as Georgia State Director of Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture because of video...
On July 19, 2010, Shirley Sherrod was forced to resign from her appointed position as Georgia State Director of Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture because of video...
Robert D. McTeer
Robert D. McTeer is an American economist, and has been a fellow at the US National Center for Policy Analysis since January 2007.
Robert D. McTeer is an American economist, and has been a fellow at the US National Center for Policy Analysis since January 2007.
Rocky Allen
Rocky Allen (born in 1955) is an American talk radio personality and host of the eponymous Rocky Allen Showgram.
Rocky Allen (born in 1955) is an American talk radio personality and host of the eponymous Rocky Allen Showgram.
Samuel Benedict
Samuel Benedict was a Liberian politician and jurist who served as the 1st Chief Justice of Liberia.
Samuel Benedict was a Liberian politician and jurist who served as the 1st Chief Justice of Liberia.
Sean Taylor (comic book writer)
Sean Taylor is an American comic book and short story writer, perhaps best-known for his run on Gene Simmons Dominatrix published by IDW Publishing.
Sean Taylor is an American comic book and short story writer, perhaps best-known for his run on Gene Simmons Dominatrix published by IDW Publishing.
Sean Taylor (writer)
Sean Taylor (born May 2, 1968) is an American comic book and short story writer, perhaps best known for his run on Gene Simmons Dominatrix published by IDW Publishing.
Sean Taylor (born May 2, 1968) is an American comic book and short story writer, perhaps best known for his run on Gene Simmons Dominatrix published by IDW Publishing.
Thomas L. Golden
Thomas L. Golden was a miner from Georgia who was one of the earliest prospectors in today's Jefferson County, Colorado.
Thomas L. Golden was a miner from Georgia who was one of the earliest prospectors in today's Jefferson County, Colorado.
Tomochichi
Tomochichi (to-mo-chi-chi') (c. 1644 - October 5, 1739) was a seventeenth century Creek leader and the head chief of a Yamacraw town on the site of present day Savannah, Georgia.
Tomochichi (to-mo-chi-chi') (c. 1644 - October 5, 1739) was a seventeenth century Creek leader and the head chief of a Yamacraw town on the site of present day Savannah, Georgia.
Trahlyta
Trahlyta is the name of a woman in Cherokee legend who is said to have lived in the North Georgia Mountains near present day Dahlonega.
Trahlyta is the name of a woman in Cherokee legend who is said to have lived in the North Georgia Mountains near present day Dahlonega.
William Greeneberry Russell
William Greeneberry "Green" Russell (1818–1887) was an American prospector and miner.
William Greeneberry "Green" Russell (1818–1887) was an American prospector and miner.
Willis Dysart
Willis Nelson Dysart is an American mental calculator.
Willis Nelson Dysart is an American mental calculator.