Bill Atkins (Georgia politician)

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Bill Atkins
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
1983–1994
Personal details
Born (1933-08-16) August 16, 1933 (age 90)
Pickens County, Georgia, U.S.
Political party Republican [1]
Alma mater Mercer University

Bill Atkins [2] (born August 16, 1933) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives. [3]

Life and career

Atkins was born in Pickens County, Georgia on August 16, 1933. [3] He attended Mercer University and served in the United States Army. [3] Atkins was a pharmacist. [3] [4] He served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1983 [3] to 1994.

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References

  1. "Cover". The Atlanta Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. October 21, 1982. p. 104. Retrieved June 25, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  2. "Politics play second fiddle to country melodies". The Atlanta Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. October 1, 1987. p. 104. Retrieved June 25, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1983-1984" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly . Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  4. "Atkins: Not the Same Old Song and Dance". The Atlanta Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. November 26, 1981. p. 154. Retrieved June 25, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg