Mike Bowers
Mike Bowers | |
|---|---|
| 45th Attorney General of Georgia | |
| In office 1981–1997 | |
| Governor | George Busbee Joe Frank Harris Zell Miller |
| Preceded by | Arthur K. Bolton |
| Succeeded by | Thurbert E. Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Joseph Bowers October 7, 1941 Commerce, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (after 1994) Democratic (before 1994) |
| Spouse | Betty Rose |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Michael Joseph Bowers (born October 7, 1941) was the Attorney General of Georgia from 1981 to 1997 before mounting an unsuccessful campaign for Georgia Governor. Bowers was a Democrat through 1994, at which time he joined the Republican Party. Bowers has practiced law with Balch & Bingham in Atlanta. He now practices law at Johnson Marlowe LLP in Athens, Georgia.