George Busbee

George Dekle Busbee Sr. (August 7, 1927 – July 16, 2004), was an American politician. He was the 77th Governor of the U.S. state of Georgia from 1975 to 1983. He was a senior partner at King & Spalding thereafter.

George Busbee
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77th Governor of Georgia
In office
January 14, 1975 – January 11, 1983
LieutenantZell Miller
Preceded byJimmy Carter
Succeeded byJoe Frank Harris
Chair of the National Governors Association
In office
August 5, 1980 – August 11, 1981
Preceded byOtis Bowen
Succeeded byRichard Snelling
Personal details
Born
George Dekle Busbee

(1927-08-07)August 7, 1927
Vienna, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 2004(2004-07-16) (aged 76)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Mary Beth Talbot (1949–2004; his death)
Children4
EducationAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College
University of Georgia (BA, LLB)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy

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