Rita Rainwater:  

Life I left Akron, went to Seoul, Korea lived a year and returned to work in Columbus. Moved to Georgia 32 years ago and I am still here. Meet my husband we have two sons and one granddaughter. I worked at first in advertising, then had children and then sold cars, first woman in Metro Atlanta area. Opened my own employment service and worked there for 15 years and also served 8 years on the Planning and Zoning board of our county (this was also a first for women). Sold my busines when I was elected County Commission Chairman in 1992 and took over in 1993 and I am now finishing my 12 year as chairman (I was aggin the first woman elected to the board and of course chairman). This is a full time position and I have had the opportuntiy to travel of most of the US. I serve as the transportation Chairman for 20 counties here in metro Atlanta. I also serve as chairman of the Health Board and The CSB (which is m...Expand for more