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Ga. politician mulls resigning amid racial strife

Hoschton council member draws criticism for views on interracial marriage

Hoschton City Councilman Jim Cleveland listens during a city council meeting at the Hoschton Historic Train Depot in Hoschton, Ga., Monday. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Hoschton City Councilman Jim Cleveland listens during a city council meeting at the Hoschton Historic Train Depot in Hoschton, Ga., Monday. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

ATLANTA — A councilman in a mostly white north Georgia town who drew nationwide scorn for his comments on interracial marriage says he's considering stepping down from his position.

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