Ed Jenkins

Description: The only Georgia United States Representative to come from Union County.
Born: January 4, 1933
Died: January 1, 2012
Birthplace: Towns County, GA
Resting Place: Antioch Baptist Church, Blairsville, GA
Occupation: United States Representative of Georgia's 9th Congressional District; Attorney
Spouse(s): Bennie Jo Thomasson Jenkins
Children: Janice Jenkins Anderson; Amy Jenkins Godfrey
Parents: Charlie Swinfield Jenkins; Evia Souther Jenkins
Awards: The Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area near Springer Mountain was named in his honor.
Facts of Interest: 1. The Ed Jenkins National Recreational Area, an area he fought to help preserve from development, was named in his honor. 2. He pushed to protect the southern textile industry. 3. He ran for House Majority leader in 1989. 4. He was one of the key figures that investigated the Iran-Contra affair and most notable known for interrogating Oliver North. 5. He fought and pushed legislation to preserve thousands of acres of forest lands.
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