Bobby Phillips (Georgia politician) explained

Bobby Phillips
State House:Georgia
District:125th
Term Start:January 8, 1979
Term End:January 7, 1985
Predecessor:Tom Taggart
Successor:Jack Kingston
Birth Name:Robert P. Phillips III
Birth Date:12 April 1946
Birth Place:Georgia, U.S.
Alma Mater:Mercer University (AB, JD)
Party:Democratic
Serviceyears:1970–1974

Robert P. Phillips III (born April 12, 1946) is an American politician.[1] He previously served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 125th District from 1979 until 1985. In 1978, Phillips defeated incumbent State Representative, Tom Taggart, in the Democratic primary by 11 votes.[2] [3] In 1984, he lost his bid for reelection to Jack Kingston.[4] In 2002, he was a candidate for a state court judgeship.[5]

Phillips is an alumnus of Mercer University, earning his AB in 1968 and JD in 1970.[6] He married Dianna Lynn Dubree and has two children.[7] Phillips served in the United States Army from 1970 until 1974.[8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/statreg-images/pdfs/1983.pdf
  2. Web site: The Atlanta Constitution 16 Aug 1978, page 20 . 2023-11-30 . Newspapers.com . en.
  3. Web site: Taggart v. Phillips, 242 Ga. 484 Casetext Search + Citator . 2023-11-30 . casetext.com.
  4. Web site: Our Campaigns – GA State House 125 Race – Nov 06, 1984 . 2023-11-30 . www.ourcampaigns.com.
  5. Web site: Bobby Phillips . 2023-11-30 . Phillips Carson & Phillips – Savannah, GA . en-US.
  6. http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/statreg-images/pdfs/1983.pdf
  7. http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/statreg-images/pdfs/1983.pdf
  8. Web site: Bobby Phillips . 2023-11-30 . Phillips Carson & Phillips – Savannah, GA . en-US.
  9. http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/statreg-images/pdfs/1983.pdf