The Georgia Department of Community Affairs partners with communities on economic development, local government assistance, and safe and affordable housing initiatives.  Recently, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced Al Hodge as the representative for the 14th Congressional District to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs board of directors.  The district includes Chattooga and surrounding counties.  Hodge is the former CEO and President of the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce and is currently president and CEO of Hodge Consulting Services, LLC, and has more than 40 years of economic and community development experience.