There have officially been 77 governors of the state of Georgia, including 11 who served more than one distinct term. Georgia was one of the original Thirteen Colonies and ratified the See more

According to Article V, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Georgia Constitution, to be eligible for the office of governor one needs to meet the following qualifications:
• Be at least … See more

Historical Rules
Under Georgia's Rules and Regulations of 1776, considered by some to be the first constitution, the chief executive was a president chosen by the legislature every six months. This was quickly superseded by the 1777 … See more

According to the Constitution of Georgia, the governor:
• Exercises "chief executive powers" and "take care the laws are faithfully executed"
• Serves as the commander-in-chief of the Georgia National Guard See more

Originally, in the event of a vacancy, the president of the executive council acted as governor. This was changed in 1798 to the president of the senate. The 1945 constitution created the office of lieutenant governor, who would act as governor if that office became … See more

• First ladies of Georgia
• List of colonial governors of Georgia See more