John C. Foster

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John C. Foster
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 50th district
In office
1975–1992
Personal details
Born (1935-04-02) April 2, 1935 (age 90)
Habersham County, Georgia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
SpouseBobbie Helen Carpenter [1]
Children2 [1]
Alma mater Piedmont University

John C. Foster (born April 2, 1935) [1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 50th district of the Georgia State Senate. [1]

Life and career

Foster was born in Habersham County, Georgia. He attended Piedmont University and served in the United States Army. [1]

In 1975, Foster was elected to represent the 50th district of the Georgia State Senate. [1] He was chairperson of the Senate's education committee. [2] [3] He served until 1992. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly . Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  2. "Blacks, whites work together to solve Redan overcrowding". The Atlanta Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. October 17, 1983. p. 53. Retrieved December 19, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  3. Russell Library (February 12, 2016). "John C. Foster, Reflections on Georgia Politics". University of Georgia . Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  4. "John C. Foster, Sr. Papers". University of Georgia . August 5, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2022.