George L. Smith (Georgia politician) explained

George L. Smith
Term Start:1944
Term End:1973
Office2:Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives
Term2:1959–1962
Term3:1967–1973
Birth Date:27 November 1912
Birth Place:Stillmore, Georgia, U.S.
Death Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Occupation:lawyer
Spouse:Francis McWhorter Mobley
Children:five
Residence:Swainsboro, Georgia
Alma Mater:University of Georgia

George Leon Smith II (November 27, 1912 – December 9, 1973) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.

Smith was born in Stillmore, Georgia in 1912, and attended the University of Georgia. Admitted to the Georgia bar in 1932, he was an attorney and served as City Attorney of Swainsboro, Georgia before his election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1944. He served as the speaker of that body on two occasions, from 1959 to 1962, and from 1967 until his death in office from a stroke in 1973.[1] [2] [3]

George L. Smith State Park near Twin City, Georgia is named in his honor.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George L. Smith II Papers.
  2. http://www.ourgeorgiahistory.com/ogh/George_Leon_Smith_II
  3. News: House Speaker Smith Dies. The Atlanta Constitution. 1. December 10, 1973. December 18, 2018.