Background
Burton, Allene Capes was born on April 11, 1931 in Covington, Georgia, United States. Daughter of John Zack and Tinnie Inez (Johnson) Capes.
Burton, Allene Capes was born on April 11, 1931 in Covington, Georgia, United States. Daughter of John Zack and Tinnie Inez (Johnson) Capes.
Student, University Georgia.
Various clerk positions, City of Covington, 1948-1965; city clerk acting city manager, City of Covington, 1965-1967; elected city councilwoman, City of Covington, 1969-1995; elected mayor, City of Covington, since 1995. Co-chairman Newton County Water & Sewerage Authority, Covington, since 1979;member Covington/Newton County Reservoir Planning Committee, 1987.
Secretary, voting member Newton City Industrial Development Authority, Covington, since 1996. Member Covington Elkadetts, Covington Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Unit 32.
Married John C. Burton Junior, January 18, 1948 (deceased). Children: John Mark, Melanie Capes.