Jim Martin

I grew up in a family of six boys - Joe, Jim, Jack, Jere, Julian, and Jeffrey.

My mother taught her six sons that we define ourselves by our deeds, not by our words - by living the values that come from our faith.

My father, who was as proud of this state as he was of his family, instilled in each of us the sense that Georgia is a special place. On Sundays, he would drive us around the state, telling us stories about the landmarks along the way, like the building where our grandfather operated the Linotype machine for Joel Chandler Harris, the editor of The Atlanta Constitution.

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Joan Martin

I am my husband's biggest fan.

I have known Jimmy Martin for over 39 years. I have watched as he listened to and helped people find solutions to difficult issues; as he successfully passed legislation; and, most importantly, as he treated colleagues, advocates, adversaries, and others with unending respect.

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