Early Life and Education of Marjorie Taylor Greene: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Marjorie Taylor Greene, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, known as MTG, is a far-right American politician, businesswoman, and conspiracy theorist serving as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021. A Republican, she was elected in 2020 after Tom Graves' retirement and re-elected in 2022 and 2024. Her tenure has been marked by controversial statements and adherence to conspiracy theories, contributing to her prominence in American politics and media.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

May 27, 1974: Marjorie Taylor Greene Born

On May 27, 1974, Marjorie Taylor Greene, née Taylor, was born. She is now known as MTG, and is an American far-right politician, businesswoman, and conspiracy theorist.

1982: Installation of the Georgia Guidestones

In 1982, the Georgia Guidestones, a megalithic granite monument, were installed in Elberton and became an attraction that drew 20,000 annual visitors.

1992: Graduated High School

In 1992, Marjorie Taylor Greene graduated from South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia.

1995: Marriage to Perry Greene

In 1995, Marjorie Taylor Greene married Perry Greene while in college.

1996: Graduated from the University of Georgia

In 1996, Marjorie Taylor Greene graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

2002: Father sold company to Greene

In 2002, Marjorie Taylor Greene's father sold Taylor Commercial, a general contracting company based in Alpharetta, Georgia, to Greene and her then-husband, Perry.

2011: Greene rebaptized

In 2011, Greene was rebaptized into North Point Community Church, an evangelical megachurch network based in Alpharetta, in a baptism published in an online video.

2011: Stepped down as CFO

In 2011, Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down as the CFO of Taylor Commercial and started CrossFit training.

2011: Rebaptism into North Point Community Church

In 2011, Marjorie Taylor Greene was rebaptized into North Point Community Church, an evangelical megachurch network based in Alpharetta. The baptism was published in an online video.

August 2013: Opened CrossFit Passion

In August 2013, Marjorie Taylor Greene opened CrossFit Passion in Alpharetta with Travis Mayer, who was a CrossFit athlete.

2014: Participated in the CrossFit quarterfinals

In 2014, Marjorie Taylor Greene participated in the CrossFit quarterfinals for the CrossFit Games.

2015: Participated in the CrossFit quarterfinals

In 2015, Marjorie Taylor Greene participated in the CrossFit quarterfinals for the CrossFit Games.

2016: Became Politically Engaged

In 2016, Marjorie Taylor Greene has said that she became politically engaged during the Republican Party presidential primaries.

2017: Protested Gun Control

In 2017, Marjorie Taylor Greene visited Washington, D.C. to protest against a Republican gun control compromise.

2017: Left CrossFit Business

In early 2017, Marjorie Taylor Greene left the CrossFit Passion business.

2018: Participated in the CrossFit quarterfinals

In 2018, Marjorie Taylor Greene participated in the CrossFit quarterfinals for the CrossFit Games.

February 2019: Visited Congressional Offices

In February 2019, Marjorie Taylor Greene visited the U.S. Capitol and congressional offices, calling for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to face the American citizens and falsely claiming that Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib were not "official" representatives.

February 29, 2020: Spoke at Gun Rights Rally

On February 29, 2020, Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke at a gun rights rally in Villanow, hosted by Silent No Longer. She also posed for photos with Chester Doles, a member of the Ku Klux Klan.

September 18, 2020: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death

Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on September 18, 2020, during Trump's presidency. Trump then appointed Amy Coney Barrett as her successor.

September 19, 2020: Appeared at Gun Rights Rally

On September 19, 2020, Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared at a gun rights rally in Ringgold, Georgia, where the Georgia III% Martyrs provided security. She also had Chester Doles ejected from the rally.

2020: Objected to Counting Electoral Votes

During the counting of electoral votes for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Marjorie Taylor Greene raised an objection to counting Michigan's electoral votes, which was rejected due to lack of a U.S. Senate member's signature.

2020: Supported Trump's Attempts to Overturn Election

In 2020, Marjorie Taylor Greene aided and supported President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 U.S. presidential election and promoted false claims of a stolen election.

January 2021: Moved to Rome

By the time she was sworn in in January 2021, Greene reported having moved to Rome, Georgia, firmly in the 14th congressional district.

September 2022: Perry Greene files for divorce

In September 2022, Perry Greene announced that he was filing for divorce from Marjorie Taylor Greene, stating that their marriage was "irretrievably broken".