Rick Jackson is a take charge Republican who has grown tired of career politicians
Rick Jackson is a take‑charge Republican who says he has grown tired of career politicians. Nowadays everyone from Atlanta is talking about how much they miss the “Old Atlanta,” but few people know that world like 71‑year‑old billionaire medical entrepreneur Rick Jackson, who has now announced his bid for governor. Jackson grew up in Atlanta’s first housing project, Techwood Homes, before being forced into foster care because of his mother’s substance abuse problems. From there, he hustled his way forward by scalping tickets, shining shoes, bagging groceries, and delivering newspapers.
Jackson would eventually launch a series of companies that led him to build a billion‑dollar medical empire by 2000. Inspired by President Donald Trump’s outsider run for office, Jackson now wants to bring his no‑nonsense attitude to Georgia politics as the state’s next governor. The question looming over Georgia voters is whether they are ready to be led by a billionaire governor with a take‑charge demeanor shaped by Old Atlanta and the tough path he took to escape poverty
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