Jimmy Norton, of Monroe, elected chairman of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame board

The Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame board of directors recently elected Jimmy Norton to the Chairmanship. Mr. Norton was initially appointed to the by Gov. Zell Miller in 1994 and has served through every administration since. “My turn has come to lead the noble mission of our organization which will be tasking and yet fun,” said Jimmy

The Hall of Fame is co-located at Robin’s Air Force Base. It aims to honor Georgia natives who have made outstanding contributions to Aviation along with those who have benefited our State. Notable inductees include Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker of Eastern Airlines, Gulfstreams Charles Coppi, and Ensign George Gay among other recent giants of Aviation. 

Jimmy Norton

Jimmy has a 45-year association with aviation and holds an multi-engine instructor and Airline Transport Pilot rating. He hails from a 1780 Gwinnett lineage but now happily resides in Monroe, Georgia. In addition to civic service, Jimmy operates Air Harbor, a hangar complex at Lawrenceville’s Briscoe Field.

For more info on inductees, our enshrinement banquet, and our mission visit GaAviationHallofFame.com