North Georgia counties seek economic cooperation from Kentucky neighbors.

Byline: Mike Pare

Mar. 11--Hamilton and Catoosa officials are looking at ways the two counties can become more regional players in the economic development game.

"We want to open up the door of communication and cooperation. The community transcends state and county lines," said Ken Stoner, president of the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Stoner helped oversee a 50-member delegation of business and political leaders from North Georgia in Chattanooga on Friday. They spent much of the day touring Enterprise South Industrial Park and talking with Chattanooga economic development officials and others.

Mr. Stoner said a possible …