Hartsfield was born in Atlanta and attended the city’s public schools. Though never finishing high school, Hartsfield found work in a law firm and spent his nights studying for the bar exam. After becoming a lawyer, he opened his own law firm in 1921. In 1922, Hartsfield began his political career when he was elected to the Atlanta city council. As a member of the council, Hartsfield supported airports and was key in opening Atlanta’s first airport in 1925.
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