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Georgia sues Chattanooga
In October 1967, Georgia officials sued Chattanooga in federal court.[1] Shortly thereafter, U.S. District Judge Frank Wilson ordered federal marshals to take responsibility for protecting The General, relieving Hamilton County Sheriff Frank Newell of the responsibility.
Despite the promise of legal action, in November 1967, Wilson ruled in a case the state filed against the city that the court had no jurisdiction but set a December hearing to consider a suit the city filed against the railroad.
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