James Gideon Minter

Background

Minter,, James Gideon was born on October 22, 1930 in Inman, Georgia, United States. Son of James Gideon and Sara (Harp) Minter.

Education

Student, North Georgia College, 1949. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University Georgia, 1951.

Career

With sports department Atlanta Journal, 1951-1952, 53-70, executive sports editor, until 1970. Managing editor Atlanta Constitution, 1971-1978, Atlanta Journal, 1978-1979. Vice president, executive editor Atlanta Journal-Constitution, since 1980, 82, from editor to senior editor, since 1982.

Vice president, senior editor Cox Enterprises, Inc., 1987-1988. Chairman Southern Public Company, since 1989.

Membership

Served to 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1951-1953.

Connections

Married Anne Taylor, August 21, 1955. Children– Richard Anthony, James Robert.

Father:

James Gideon Minter,

Mother:

Sara (Harp) Minter,

Spouse:

Anne Taylor

child:

James Robert Minter,

child:

Richard Anthony Minter,