A longtime Dahlonega, Georgia, real estate entrepreneur, Roberta Green-Garrett owns and leases retail space at the Greenbriar Shopping Center. A graduate of North Georgia College and State University, Roberta Green-Garrett earned a proclamation from the institution for her work on the board of the school’s foundation.
As a board of trustees member, she delivered consistent support for initiatives that enhance the campus community. Throughout her tenure, the university board of regents successfully acquired and raised approximately $81 million in total assets. At the same time, the university achieved recognition as one of the nation’s “best 100 values in public higher education.” This led to its being ranked as among the South’s preeminent institutions that grant liberal arts master's degrees.
After four years of serving on the board. Ms. Green-Garrett experienced the loss of her husband as a result of a serious illness, which led to her giving up her board seat. Despite her loss, she continued to be active in areas such as property investment and hotel ownership, as well as endeavors that embody her faith in God and her values in serving fellow humans.
