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DALTON, Ga. -- As a candidate for governor, U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal said North Georgia doesn't "need to be afraid of Chattanooga."
"We need to be a partner across the state boundary so that we experience the mutual growth and mutual benefits that these kinds of transportation lines will provide to our communities," Rep. Deal, R-Gainesville, said Friday while meeting with supporters in the Whitfield County Courthouse.Dalton's carpet industry has served as the "backbone" of the region and needs support, he said, adding that he believes diversification of the local economy is necessary.Whitfield County Commissioner Mike Cowan, also a Republican, announced he would run to replace Rep. Deal as U.S. representative for Georgia's 9th Congressional District.See the full content of this document
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By Kelly Jackson
kjackson@timesfreepress.comDALTON, Ga. -- As a candidate for governor, U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal said North Georgia doesn't "need to be afraid o...See the full content of this document
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