Johnny Isakson, former Georgia Republican U.S. senator, dies

Johnny Isakson, former Georgia Republican U.S. senator, dies - The Atlanta Voice

Johnny Isakson, an affable Georgia Republican politician who rose from the ranks of the state legislature to become a U.S. senator known as an effective, behind-the-scenes consensus builder, died Sunday. He was 76.Isakson died in his sleep before dawn at his home in Atlanta, his son John Isakson told The Associated Press. He said that although his father had Parkinson’s disease, the cause of death was not immediately apparent.“He was a great man…

Johnny Isakson, Former Georgia Senator, Dies at 76: 'Georgia Has Lost a Giant'

"Johnny Isakson personified what it means to be a Georgian," wrote Georgia Governor Brian Kemp after the late former senator died overnight at age 76

Former Georgia Republican US senator Johnny Isakson dies aged 76

Isakson, whose real estate business made him a millionaire, spent more than four decades in Georgia political life.

Johnny Isakson, former Georgia Republican U.S. senator, dies

ATLANTA — Johnny Isakson, an affable Georgia Republican politician who rose from the ranks of the state legislature to become a U.S. senator known as an effective, behind-the-scenes consensus builder, died Sunday. He was 76.

Johnny Isakson, former Georgia Republican U.S. senator, dies

ATLANTA (AP) — Johnny Isakson, an affable Georgia Republican politician who rose from the ranks of the state legislature to become a U.S. senator known as an effective, behind-the-scenes consensus builder, died Sunday. He was 76.Isakson died in his sleep before dawn at his home in Atlanta, his son John Isakson told The Associated Press. He said that although his father had Parkinson’s disease, the cause of death was not immediately apparent.“He …

Johnny Isakson, Former Georgia Republican U.S. Senator, Dies - WCCB Charlotte's CW

ATLANTA (AP) — Former Georgia Republican U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson has died. He was 76.His son John Isakson says the former senator died in his sleep before dawn Sunday at his home in Atlanta.Isakson rose from the ranks of the state legislature to become a U.S. senator, helping to pave the way for a Republican ascendancy that began in the 2000s.He was known as an effective, behind-the-scenes consensus builder.Isakson was famous for saying he h…