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. As a member of the Republican Party, she has served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021, after being elected in 2020. She was reelected in 2022 and 2024. Greene is known for her controversial views and alignment with the far-right wing of the Republican Party.

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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 would later become a far-right politician and businesswoman.

September 1990: High School Hostage Incident

In September 1990, Marjorie Taylor Greene's high school experienced an incident where an armed student held 53 students hostage for over five hours, an event she later alluded to when discussing gun rights.

1992: Graduated High School

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

1995: Marriage to Perry Greene

Greene married Perry Greene in 1995 while in college.

1996: Graduated University of Georgia

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

2011: Rebaptized 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

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

2011: Greene Re-baptized Into Evangelical Church

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

2014: CrossFit Quarterfinals Participation

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

2015: CrossFit Quarterfinals Participation

Greene participated in the CrossFit quarterfinals for the 2015 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: Wrote for American Truth Seekers

In 2017, Marjorie Taylor Greene began writing for the now defunct American Truth Seekers, a conspiracy news website, and visited Washington, D.C. to protest against a Republican gun control compromise.