Catoosa County is asking for help for the families hit hard by Tuesday’s severe flooding. Communities In Schools of Catoosa County has launched a fast-moving relief drive to collect essential supplies for those in urgent need. Donations being requested include cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, baby diapers and wipes, non-perishable food, and new underwear and socks for all ages. Also needed are paper goods, trash bags, laundry detergent, and storage totes with lids. Drop-off locations are now open at:
- Cloud Springs Elementary — Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
- The Colonnade — Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
- And Brainerd Baptist Church – North Georgia Campus, with hours Thursday from 10:30 to 4, Friday from 9 to 4 and again 6 to 8 PM, and Sunday morning from 9 to noon.
Organizers say every donation counts and will go directly to families working to recover. For more information, contact Communities In Schools of Catoosa County.
Construction is underway on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail in Walker County. The two-mile path will link the city of Chickamauga to the historic battlefield, following the old Dry Valley Road once used by Civil War soldiers. Designed for walkers and cyclists, the trail will improve access to outdoor recreation, highlight local history, and boost the area’s economy. Work began this week and is set to wrap up by year’s end.
Georgia’s tax revenues fell at the start of the new fiscal year. The state collected $2.49 billion in July, down nearly $70 million, or 2.7%, from last year. The decline follows a reduction in individual and corporate tax rates. Corporate Income Tax saw the biggest drop—down over 56 percent—while Individual Income Tax ticked up slightly. Sales Tax revenues dipped despite higher gross collections, and Motor Fuel and Vehicle Title taxes posted modest gains. July marks the first month of Fiscal Year 2026.
The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit has a new Assistant District Attorney. Caitlin Banks was officially sworn in this week by Judge House during a ceremony at the courthouse. Banks joins the District Attorney’s Office with a focus on serving justice and enhancing public safety across the circuit, which covers several northwest Georgia counties. Her addition is expected to strengthen the office’s ability to manage a wide range of cases.