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George Israel

American politician, mayor of Macon and Georgia (1979–1987)

January 1, 1948 - July 26, 2026 (Age 78)

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Israel, III (1948- July 25, 2026) was the forner president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and is a former mayor of Macon, Georgia (1979–1987), the sixth largest city in the state.

Known forAmerican politician, mayor of Macon and Georgia (1979–1987)
Age78
DiedJuly 26, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Israel, III (1948- July 25, 2026) was the forner president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and is a former mayor of Macon, Georgia (1979–1987), the sixth largest city in the state. George Israel died on July 26, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add mem...

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George Israel, 78, died on July 26, 2026. George Israel was known publicly as an American politician, mayor of Macon and Georgia (1979–1987). Israel, III (1948- July 25, 2026) was the forner president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and is a former mayor of Macon, Georgia (1979–1987), the sixth largest city in the state. He was also on the board of directors of YKK Group. In 2005, Georgia Trend, a prominent state business and political magazine, named Israel as one of its top 20 leaders of the past 20 years. Public biographical listings identify Israel as an American politician. Israel was also associated with mayor of Macon and Georgia (1979–1987). This public record remains centered on Israel's work as an American politician, mayor of Macon and Georgia (1979–1987) and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1948
    Israel, III was the forner president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber...

    Israel, III (1948- July 25, 2026) was the forner president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and is a former mayor of Macon, Georgia (1979–1987), the sixth largest city in the state.

  2. 2005
    In 2005, Georgia Trend, a prominent state business and political ma...

    In 2005, Georgia Trend, a prominent state business and political magazine, named Israel as one of its top 20 leaders of the past 20 years.

  3. July 26, 2026
    Died

    George Israel died at age 78.

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He was also on the board of directors of YKK Group.

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