Forbes published its annual list of the richest people on the planet with its billionaire’s list. These billionaires are worth $4.5 trillion, and the cutoff to make the list stands at a record-tying $2.9 billion.
Today, I will uncover the richest person in Atlanta, Georgia.
According to Forbes Magazine, ten billionaires on the Forbes 400 consider Georgia home, but none is wealthier than Jim Kennedy, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with a net worth of $ 6.7 billion.
Who is Jim Kennedy?
Jim (James) Kennedy is the chairman of Cox Enterprises, a telecommunication, media, and automotive services conglomerate.
Jim’s grandfather, James M. Cox, founded the company in 1898. It is an Atlanta-based company considered the third-biggest cable operator in the United States, serving about 6 million businesses and homes.
Kennedy lives in Atlanta with his wife, Sarah. They have a daughter, two sons, and three grandchildren.
Early life
Jim was born in Honolulu on November 29, 1947. Kennedy received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Denver in 1970.