Which group made notable opposition to much of the New Deal in Georgia?

Eugene Talmadge was a key figure in opposing the New Deal policies in Georgia during the 1930s. As the Governor of Georgia from 1933 to 1937 and again from 1941 to 1943, Talmadge was an outspoken critic of many federal programs aimed at economic recovery during the Great Depression. He believed that the New Deal was too progressive and that it undermined state sovereignty and local control. He often accused the federal government of imposing policies that did not align with the needs or values of Georgians.

Talmadge's opposition was rooted in his populist ideology, which emphasized traditional agricultural values and skepticism towards federal intervention. He argued that New Deal measures favored urban areas and large-scale farming operations at the expense of small farmers and rural interests. His stance resonated with many constituents in Georgia, leading to significant pushback against New Deal initiatives within the state.

The other groups mentioned, while they may have had varying degrees of reaction to the New Deal, did not embody the same level of public and political opposition as Talmadge. For instance, the federal government was responsible for implementing the New Deal, and while the agricultural sector faced challenges during this period, it was not a singular voice of