B. Ed Johnson | |
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Mayor of Columbus, Georgia | |
In office 1960–1961 1965–1968 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Franklin Register Harold E. Hughes |
Succeeded by | Steve Knight J. R. Allen |
Member of the Georgia Senate from the 24th district | |
In office November 28, 1945 – ? | |
Preceded by | H. Dixon Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | Columbus, Georgia | October 28, 1914
Died | June 8, 1983 Muscogee County, Georgia | (aged 68)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Martha Louise Noble Harriette V. Murray |
Occupation | legislator, businessman |
Benjamin Edward Johnson (October 28, 1914 – June 8, 1983) was an American businessman, broadcaster and politician from the U.S. state of Georgia. He resided in Columbus in Muscogee County, where he was the first elected mayor of that city, from 1965-1968.