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Governor Joe Frank Harris

Joe Frank Harris served as Governor of Georgia.

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  • Entered office.
  • Left office.
  • 1983 - 1991 Time in office.

JOE FRANK HARRIS was born in Bartow County, Georgia. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Georgia in 1958. He was first elected governor in 1982 after serving 18 years in the Georgia House of Representatives. He was well known for his role in education reform legislation, called the Quality […]