Former Georgia Congressman John "Jack" Flynt-Jr has died at the age of 92. He passed away early Sunday at his home in Griffin.
Flynt was a 12-term Congressman and served as chairman of the House ethics committee. He defeated political newcomer Newt Gingrich in 1974 and '76. When he retired, Gingrich took his seat. Flynt was a member of the Democratic establishment when the party dominated Southern politics.
Flynt's background includes service as a calvary officer, prosecutor, and bank founder. In 2001, a 17-mile section of Georgia-16 was named after Flynt.
Flynt was a 12-term Congressman and served as chairman of the House ethics committee. He defeated political newcomer Newt Gingrich in 1974 and '76. When he retired, Gingrich took his seat. Flynt was a member of the Democratic establishment when the party dominated Southern politics.
Flynt's background includes service as a calvary officer, prosecutor, and bank founder. In 2001, a 17-mile section of Georgia-16 was named after Flynt.
