STATE OF GEORGIA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Sonny Perdue
GOVERNOR

For Immediate Release                                                               Contact: Office of Communications
Friday, April 11, 2008                                                                                                 (404) 651-7774

Governor Announces New Executive Director of the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

            ATLANTA – Today Governor Perdue named Ransom Moore as the next Executive Director of the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry.

“Ransom Moore is a devoted employee to the state of Georgia,” said Governor Sonny Perdue.  “He brings a wealth of experience, and I am confident that he will be a great asset to Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter.”

The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is a state-owned, multipurpose 1,100+ acre rental complex which is open year-round.  It is specially designed for meetings, conferences, livestock and horse shows, concerts, rodeos, RV rallies, trade shows, and sporting events. Since its opening in 1990, the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter has attracted exhibitors, visitors, and vendors to public and private livestock and commercial events. This beautifully landscaped site, with fountains and lakes, hosts multiple events every week; many of which are free and open to the public.  The state sponsors two events every year at the Fairgrounds.

“The Authority and I are very excited. Randy has been with the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter for 11 years,” said James E. Sutherland, Chairman, Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority.  “We are behind him and look forward to working with him to ensure the continued success of the facility.”


Below is a bio for Ransom Moore:
 
Ransom Moore, Perry – Moore has acted as the chief operating officer for the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter since 1997.  Previously Moore worked for the Georgia General Assembly as the Facilities Manager for 13 years.  He also serves as vice-chairman of the Houston County Planning & Zoning Commission.  He and his wife, Carlene, have three children.

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