WASHINGTON - When it comes to raising campaign funds, Lee Hawkins and Tim Graves lead the pack of candidates who want to replace Nathan Deal in Congress.
Hawkins, a state Senator from Gainesville, has $281,000 cash on hand, according to his latest campaign finance report.
Graves, a state Representative from Ranger, has $194,00 in his campaign war chest.
Both are Republicans. Deal is vacating the congressional post to run for governor.