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Shaw joins Make It Right for Hurricane Katrina 5th anniversary

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:09:54 -0400

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. will join the Make It Right Foundation in New Orleans to mark the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Shaw has been a partner of Make It Right since founder Brad Pitt...

State director of Drugs Don't Work to address Walker County Chamber of Commerce

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:09:53 -0400

Chuck Wade, CEO at the Council on Alcohol and Drugs and the state of Georgia director for Drugs Don't Work will address the Walker County Chamber of Commerce at the September membership luncheon Tu...

Tiger Creek students and Ringgold cheerleaders celebrate math

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:09:48 -0400

Tiger Creek Elementary School held its annual Title 1 meeting Thursday, Aug. 26 with a theme of TCE Thursday Night Football Math Night. Students and parents wore their team jerseys, participated in...

Man charged with robbing Ringgold pharmacy

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:09:45 -0400

Authorities on Wednesday arrested a Catoosa County man for robbing a Ringgold pharmacy. James Aaron Sullivan, 29, of Ringgold is facing two counts of armed robbery, Ringgold interim police chief W...

Run with the Pack 5k

cattadmin@catt.com (Admin) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:59:16 -0400

Runners mark the date: October 9, 2010 @ 8:30 a.m. "Run With the Pack 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk". $15 Advanced Registration; $20 day of the race. Race starts @ Ringgold High School and takes you down Ringgold's new nature trail along the Chickamauga Creek. Proceeds to benefit the Catoosa Citizens For Animal Care, Inc. spay/neuter program that aids Catoosa County pet owners in financial need.

A Date with Destiny

cattadmin@catt.com (Admin) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:32:45 -0400

"A Date With Destiny" Bachelor Auction. The date for this event is Saturday September 18th at 6 PM at the Ringgold Depot. We have around 30 of Northwest Georgia's and Chattanooga's Finest Bachelor's that will be auctioned off that evening. The highest bidder will get to eat dinner with the bachelor that night. We will have tables set up for them to eat at or they can eat at the winning bidders table.

Studio 79 grand opening in Catoosa County is Saturday

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:15:03 -0400

Studio 79 Hair and Tanning Salon will hold a grand opening for the general public on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. There will be free hot dogs and drinks. Discounted prices for the ...

Major upgrade for intersection on Battlefield Parkway

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:15:01 -0400

A grading crew works on the intersection at Battlefield Parkway and Pine Grove Road, in front of Rock Fitness Center, in Ringgold. The work is scheduled to be finished by Sept. 30 at a cost of just...

Fort Oglethorpe girl shot with BB gun remains hospitalized

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:14:58 -0400

A 10-year-old Fort Oglethorpe girl remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after being shot in the eye with a BB gun Aug. 26 in Chickamauga. Walker County sheriff Steve Wilson said the...

Crime up in North Georgia

cattadmin@catt.com (Admin) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:46:14 -0400

In a single year, Diana Gregory became a crime statistic three times.

Twice at her antique shop in downtown Ringgold, Ga., - Gregory's Antiques and Interiors - employee wallets were stolen from behind the counter.

Click to Read More (Chattanooga Times-Free Press)

Chattanooga police chase ends in Flintstone

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:29:13 -0400

On Thursday, Aug. 26, an Alabama man wanted for felony burglary led authorities across the state line in a hot pursuit while an infant child was inside the vehicle. Chattanooga police were in purs...

Lake Winnepesaukah offers special discounts Labor Day weekend

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:29:05 -0400

Lake Winnepesaukah will offer family fun with a discounted carload rate Monday, Sept. 6 from noon to 8 p.m. Each car of guests will receive gate admission and unlimited rides for only $75 per carl...

Owner of dog shot with arrow arrested for threats

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:29:02 -0400

Justin Ford, whose dog was shot with an arrow earlier this month in Ringgold, was arrested Friday, Aug. 27, for threats against the person accused of shooting his dog. According to the incident re...

General admission and VIP seating tickets for Balloons & Tunes Festival now available online

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:29:01 -0400

The organizers of the 2010 Balloons & Tunes Festival announce a new way to purchase tickets - online. General admission and VIP Seating tickets for Friday and Saturday night performances are availa...

Catoosa schools not targeted for Race to Top funding

catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com (The Catoosa County News) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:59:40 -0400

Catoosa County schools may not be sharing part of the $400 million that Georgia has been awarded through the federal Race to the Top program. But Catoosa school officials say that's not necessarily...