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#11 - Jimmy Carter did various things to help those with mental health issues and build the state of Georgia's healthcare infrastructure up. One of the most important was establishing the Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta, which became a flagship facility for mental health care.
His commitment to mental health continued during his presidency, where he advocated for national mental health policies and contributed to the passage of the Mental Health Systems Act of 1980.
#10 - During his time as Governor of Georgia, Jimmy Carter established the Georgia Heritage Trust. The trust aimed to preserve the state's natural and cultural heritage, including historic sites. A few places effected by this trust are:
New Manchester Manufacturing Company Mill, Lithia Springs
Sautee Nacoochee Center, Sautee Nacoochee
Taylor-Grady House, Athens
Old Governor's Mansion, Milledgeville
Eagle Tavern, Watkinsville
#9 - During Jimmy Carter's first year as Governor in 1971 he did the following things.
Reduced the number of state agencies from 300 to less than 30 to try and make the government more efficient and responsive.
Appointed more African Americans to state boards and commissions.
Increased funding for education, including higher salaries for teachers.
Supported legislation to regulate Georgia's water usage and protect coastal areas.
Implemented financial disclosure requirements for elected officials.
#8 - Jimmy Carter's run for Governor of Georgia in 1970 way no easy task. He faced a crowded field and because no one received more than 50% of the vote it went to a run off election. The two top dems. Carl Sanders and Jimmy Carter. Jimmy relied on his political outsider image along with his promises to address rural problems and keep ethical. He managed to win with 60% of the vote.
#7 - After his term in the State Senate Jimmy Carter returned to the family farm, wrote a book titled "Why Not the Best?" and became involved in various local affairs. Had the run for Governor of Georgia been successful in 1966 who knows how Jimmy's life would have turned out.
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