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Former Valdosta city manager listed among 2018's 100 Most Influential Georgians

Former Valdosta city manager listed among 2018 100 Most Influential Georgians
Posted at 5:01 AM, Jan 02, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-02 03:12:18-05

(WTXL) - A south Georgia city leader has made the list of Georgia Trend's 100 Most Influential Georgians.

The list, which recognizes those in each part of the Peach State, was released Monday.

This year's list recognizes former Valdosta City Manager Larry Hanson, who served as the city manager for 22 years. After retiring, he became the Georgia Municipal Association executive director.

Other big names who made the list include Gov. Nathan Deal and newly elected Atlanta mayor and Florida A&M University alum Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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