Nathan Dean (May 9, 1934 – June 8, 2013) was an American insurance executive from

Rockmart, Georgia Rockmart is a town in Polk County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 4,732 at the 2020 census. It developed as a railroad depot town when the Southern Railway built a station in the area. The community was incorporated in 1872, and ...

, who served 15 consecutive terms in the

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as Senator for district 31.Senator Nathan Dean
GA.gov Dean was first elected to the Senate in 1974 and began serving in 1975. Previously, Dean served for 12 years in the Georgia House of Representatives (1963 – 1975)—and served on the Rockmart City Council. Dean was Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus and a member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Georgia. as Senator, Dean represented both Polk and Haralson County and parts of Bartow and Paulding county as well. Dean has been recognized for his civic duties—seeing the Rockmart community center named in his honor, and being named Senator of the Year by the Georgia Municipal Association.Hatcher, Laura-Jane (June 8, 2013)
Former Polk, Bartow State Senator Passes Away at 79
. WRGA. Retrieved June 10, 2013.

Early life

Nathan Dean was born at home in a house in Goodyear Village of Rockmart, Georgia on May 9, 1934—the youngest of seven children. He graduated from

Rockmart High School Rockmart High School (RHS) also known as the Fighting Yellow Jackets is the only high school in Rockmart, Georgia, United States. It is fed by Rockmart Middle School and by the Aragon community. As of the 2019–20 school year, the school had a ...

and is a graduate of

Shorter University Shorter University is a private Baptist university in Rome, Georgia. It was founded in 1873 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through six colleges and schools. In addition Shorter operates the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Busines ...

as well. Nathan Dean is also a veteran of the U.S. Army.RN-T.com - Former senator Nathan Dean passes away at age 78
/ref> After leaving the Army Dean worked as an insurance executive and he was active in community and civic affairs. His interest in serving the local community led him to pursue politics—beginning his 42 years of public service as a Councilman for the city of Rockmart.

Political career

Dean was known to personally interact with his constituency. Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Shirley Pitts of

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were surprised in 2001 when they received direct correspondence from the senator after Dean had seen a letter they had written seeking redress of grievances. Dean was indicted in 1992 on a charge of "false writing over the use of overnmentgrant funds"; however, the charge was dismissed and Dean was re-elected by his constituency who upheld confidence in his integrity.Sen. Johnson's trial stirs racial questions , savannahnow.com , Savannah Morning News
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