Bobby Lawson | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 9-2 district | |
In office 1979–1990s | |
Preceded by | Doug Whitmore |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert W. Lawson Jr.
[1] October 12, 1942 Hall County, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Emily L. Dunlap [1] |
Children | 2 [1] |
Alma mater | University of Georgia |
Robert W. Lawson Jr. (born October 12, 1942) [1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 9-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives. [2]
Born in Hall County, Georgia. [1] Lawson attended the University of Georgia, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964 and Juris Doctor degree in 1967. [1] After graduating, he served in the United States Air Force until 1969. [1] Lawson had served as the assistant district attorney for the Northeast Circuit. [1] In 1979, he won election in the 9-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives, [1] [2] succeeding Doug Whitmore. [2] He served until the 1990s. [2]