Sam Massell
Samuel A. Massell Jr. (August 26, 1927 – March 13, 2022) was an American businessman and politician. From 1970 to 1974, he was the 53rd Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. He is the first Jewish mayor in the city's history.[1]
Sam Massell | |
|---|---|
| 53rd Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia | |
| In office 1970–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Ivan Allen Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Maynard Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1927 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2022 (aged 94) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Doris Middlebrooks (m. 1952; died 2015) Sandra Gordy (m. 2016) |
| Education | Atlanta Law School (LL.B.) Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia (B.S.) |
| Occupation | Real estate businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
He died on March 13, 2022, at the age of 94.[2]
References
- Freightman, C.G. "Doris Massell, 89: Ex-mayor's wife was at ease with everyone". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- "Sam Massell, former Atlanta mayor, dies at 94". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
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