[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 68 (Thursday, April 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING COHUTTA, GEORGIA

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                            HON. TOM GRAVES

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2019

  Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the town 
of Cohutta, Georgia and commemorate the 50th anniversary of its 
incorporation.
  Though incorporated relatively recently, Cohutta has a history that 
stretches back to when Northwest Georgia was first settled.
  Its name, Cohutta, comes from the Cherokee word for foggy weather, 
and it served as the capital of the Cherokee nation from 1832 to 1838.
  Boasting Red Clay State Historic Park, Cohutta has truly embraced the 
rich history of the Cherokee nation that first settled there, allowing 
visitors to appreciate 630 acres of natural beauty and historical 
significance.
  Like many towns in Georgia, Cohutta came to be through the growth of 
the railroad, and Norfolk Southern continues to link it with the rest 
of the state.
  Today, it boasts a population of over 600, and the University of 
Georgia's Cohutta Fisheries Center continues to provide research and 
education opportunities for folks from across Georgia and our nation.
  As all of Georgia celebrates with Cohutta this Saturday for a day of 
parades, BBQ, and family fun, I offer the students of Cohutta 
Elementary a hearty `Go Dogs' and congratulate the town on the 50th 
anniversary of its incorporation.

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