Georgia, a prodigious singer and dancer since childhood, blossomed into a stunning Hollywood model. By the tender age of 17, her captivating face adorned the cover of 'Redbook', a feat that would be repeated throughout the 1930s and 1940s in fashion magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Ladies Home Journal, as well as on calendars and in advertising campaigns.
In 1941, Warner Brothers signed Georgia, casting her in several A-grade productions, often in supporting roles and occasionally showcasing her remarkable vocal talents. Her rendition of 'Should I' in the MGM musical 'Thousands Cheer' (1943) proved a highlight, where she met her future husband, the illustrious bandleader Kay Kyser.
According to Kay Kyser's publicist and band manager, Paul Mosher, Georgia and Kay were speeding through Nevada one fateful night in June 1944 when they were pulled over by a state trooper. To avoid the negative publicity of a speeding charge, they hastily swore they were en route to get married. Thus, they roused a Justice of the Peace from his slumber and went on to become one of the most successful couples in show business.
Georgia continued to thrive as a vocalist with the Kay Kyser band, while also making appearances on television. She retired from the entertainment industry in 1951, dedicating herself to raising her family, collecting antiques, and actively participating in the Chapel Hill (N.C.) historical preservation movement.
