Georgia Gov. Deal Visits Mohawk in Calhoun

Calhoun, GA, Oct. 7, 2014 -- Earlier this week, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal toured the Mohawk Flooring Center in Calhoun and spoke to employees about the importance of the flooring industry in the state of Georgia.

Deal began his visit with a discussion with Mohawk Industries CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and members of the executive team. The governor reiterated his support of the industry and the importance it represents to the state’s economic well-being.

Later, carpet segment president Brian Carson gave the governor a tour of the Flooring Center and then introduced him to a group of Mohawk employees who filled the cafeteria.

Deal recognized the importance of the flooring industry to Georgia’s economic recovery. “We’ve seen thousands of new jobs that have already come online or have been announced, and Mohawk has been involved in many of those expansions,” he added.