George Herman Kreeger was a member of the
Georgia House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 representing portions of
Cobb County, Georgia. He then served as a judge in the
Georgia courts for over thirty years.
Early years and education
Kreeger graduated from the
University of Georgia with a
Bachelor of Science in Education in 1963. While an undergraduate, he became a member of
Sigma Pi
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fraternity. He graduated from the
University of Georgia School of Law in 1966 with his
Juris Doctor
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degree where he was a member of
Phi Delta Phi legal society.
Legal and political career
After graduation, Kreeger practiced law for thirteen years with the firm of Tate and Kreeger in
Marietta
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in a district which was increasing favoring Republicans
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. Kreeger was appointed to a position on the State Court of Cobb County in 1979.[ In 2012, after more than 33 years on the bench, Judge Kreeger wrote a letter to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal asking to be placed on Senior Judge status, effectively retiring.]
Personal life
Kreeger is married to his wife Hellan and they have three daughters. He is a Methodist and a member of the Optimist Club.[
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References
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Members of the Georgia House of Representatives
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
Methodists from Georgia (U.S. state)