Who was Georgia’s governor during the Great Depression?

Eugene Talmadge served as Georgia's governor during a significant portion of the Great Depression, particularly during its early years. He was in office from 1933 to 1937 and again from 1941 to 1943. His administration took place during a time when the economic challenges of the Great Depression severely impacted the state, leading to significant social and economic changes. Talmadge's tenure is marked by his controversial policies, including his resistance to federal aid programs aimed at alleviating the suffering caused by the economic crisis. This context is crucial to understanding the challenges Georgia faced during the Great Depression and Talmadge's role in addressing (or sometimes hindering) efforts to improve conditions in the state.

The other options represent individuals who either served in different capacities or periods. Herman Talmadge, for example, was Eugene's son and served as governor later, while James Earl Carter Jr., known for his later presidency, became governor after the Great Depression. Claude Pepper was a U.S. Senator and not a governor of Georgia, thus making Eugene Talmadge the correct choice for this specific period.