John W. Greer Jr. Explained

John Wesley Greer Jr. (March 25, 1909  - March 18, 1994) was an American politician. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1945 - 1954 and from 1971 - 1988 and served in the state Senate from 1959 - 1960. In the House, he represented both rural Lanier County and urban Fulton County.[1]

Greer authored legislation prohibiting members of the Ku Klux Klan from wearing masks and legislation authorizing a 1% sales tax for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. The MARTA station located at the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is dedicated to him.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Atlanta in the Civil Rights Movement . Atlantahighered.org . 2013-10-08.
  2. Web site: HR 582 - Greer, John W., Jr.; condolences . Legis.ga.gov . 1909-03-25 . 2015-02-23.