George L. Atkins | |
|---|---|
| Auditor of Kentucky | |
| In office January 5, 1976 – January 7, 1980 | |
| Governor | Julian Carroll John Y. Brown Jr. |
| Preceded by | Mary Louise Foust |
| Succeeded by | James B. Graham |
| Mayor of Hopkinsville, Kentucky | |
| In office 1972–1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1941 Hopkinsville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 2024 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Donna Atkins |
| Children | Three |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
George L. Atkins Jr. (July 10, 1941 – April 14, 2024) was an American politician, lobbyist and healthcare consultant. He served as the mayor of his hometown of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, from 1972 to 1975. Atkins was then elected Kentucky State Auditor in 1975, serving for one term from 1976 until 1980.[1][2]