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 (MTG) is an American politician and businesswoman. As the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district from 2021 until her resignation in 2026, she gained prominence as a member of the Republican Party. Elected to Congress in 2020 and reelected in 2022 and 2024, Greene is known for her populist and far-right political views. Her tenure in Congress was marked by her outspoken nature and controversial stances.

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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, also known as MTG, was born. She later became a politician and U.S. Representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district.

September 1990: High School Incident

In September 1990, an armed student held 53 students hostage for over five hours at Marjorie Taylor Greene's high school.

1992: Graduated from High School

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

1996: Graduated from the University of Georgia

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

2002: Acquired Taylor Commercial

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

2011: Rebaptism into North Point Community Church

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 and Began CrossFit Training

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

August 2013: Opened CrossFit Passion

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

2016: Became Politically Engaged

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

2017: Wrote for American Truth Seekers

In 2017, Marjorie Taylor Greene began writing for the now defunct American Truth Seekers, a conspiracy news website, which published 59 articles by Greene. Also in 2017, Greene visited Washington, D.C. to protest against a Republican gun control compromise.

2019: Explanation of Gun Rights Position

In 2019, Marjorie Taylor Greene explained her position on gun rights and school shootings.

September 18, 2020: Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

On September 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died during Trump's presidency.

January 2021: Moved to Rome, Georgia

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

December 22, 2022: Greene's divorce finalized

On December 22, 2022, Greene's divorce from Perry Greene was finalized.

November 2023: MTG memoir published

In November 2023, Greene's memoir MTG was published, detailing her upbringing, campaign, and tenure as a representative.

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November 2025: Greene Claims Victimhood of Social Media Lies Regarding QAnon

During a November 2025 appearance on The View, Greene claimed that she "was a victim, just like you were, of social media lies and stuff you read on social media" regarding QAnon.

November 21, 2025: Greene Announces Resignation from U.S. House of Representatives

On November 21, 2025, Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she will resign from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, with the resignation going into effect on January 5, 2026. Greene stated that Donald Trump attacked her over her support for the anti-AIPAC organization Track AIPAC and the release of the Epstein files.

January 5, 2026: Greene's Resignation Takes Effect

Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, which was announced on November 21, 2025, goes into effect on January 5, 2026.