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, often called MTG, is an American far-right politician, businesswoman, and conspiracy theorist serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021. As a Republican, she won the congressional seat in 2020 after Tom Graves's retirement and was reelected in 2022 and 2024. Known for her controversial views and outspoken nature, Greene has become a prominent and polarizing figure in American politics.

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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 was born in the United States.

September 1990: High School Incident

In September 1990, Marjorie Taylor Greene's high school experienced an incident in which an armed student held 53 students hostage for over five hours, an event which she alluded to as affecting her views on gun rights and school shootings.

1992: Graduated from South Forsyth High School

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

1995: Greene marries Perry Greene

Greene married Perry Greene in 1995 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.

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 and Started CrossFit Training

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

2011: Greene Rebaptized into North Point Community Church

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

2014: CrossFit Quarterfinals Participation

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

2015: CrossFit Quarterfinals Participation

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

2016: Politically Engaged

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

2017: Protested Gun Control Compromise

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

2017: Greene Claims Abortion and Planned Parenthood Hold Back Minorities

In videos apparently recorded between 2017 and 2019, Marjorie Taylor Greene said that abortion and Planned Parenthood are two factors holding back minorities in the country.

2018: CrossFit Quarterfinals Participation

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

2019: Greene Claims Abortion and Planned Parenthood Hold Back Minorities

In videos apparently recorded between 2017 and 2019, Marjorie Taylor Greene said that abortion and Planned Parenthood are two factors holding back minorities in the country.

September 2022: Perry Greene files for divorce

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