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June 27, 1931: Winder Man Takes Office as Govenor
A Winder resident was sworn into office as the governor of Georgia on this date in 1931.
Richard B. Russell Jr. was sworn into office as the governor of Georgia on June 27, 1931. About 2,000 residents from Barrow County were expected to attend to watch the 33-year-old Winder bachelor be sworn in.
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