[6][7] Nathan Dean was born at home in a house in Goodyear Village of Rockmart, Georgia on May 9, 1934—the youngest of seven children.

[8] After leaving the Army Dean worked as an insurance executive and he was active in community and civic affairs.

His interest in serving the local community led him to pursue politics—beginning his 42 years of public service as a Councilman for the city of Rockmart.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Shirley Pitts of Acworth, Georgia were surprised in 2001 when they received direct correspondence from the senator after Dean had seen a letter they had written seeking redress of grievances.

[9] Dean was indicted in 1992 on a charge of "false writing over the use of [government] grant funds"; however, the charge was dismissed and Dean was re-elected by his constituency who upheld confidence in his integrity.