Who was the first female governor of Georgia?

Rebecca Felton was the first female governor of Georgia, serving briefly in 1922. Her tenure was quite historic and symbolic, as she was appointed to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of the sitting governor. Felton's role is significant not only because she was the first woman to hold such a position in Georgia but also because she was a prominent advocate for women's rights and social reforms, including the suffrage movement.

During her short time in office, she focused on issues such as education and prison reform. While other figures in Georgia's political history, such as Stacey Abrams, have made significant contributions and have been notable political figures, they did not serve as governor. Similarly, Sonny Perdue and Zell Miller are both former governors of Georgia but are not female, making Felton's achievement particularly unique in the context of Georgia's governance history.