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April 22, 2026

Free Tree Giveaway Announced By North Georgia EMC

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North Georgia EMC is once again helping members go green with its annual tree giveaway.

The utility will give away up to 200 free trees on Thursday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of its Energy Saving Tree Program.

Trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of one tree per member. Participants must bring a copy of their NGEMC power bill to claim a tree.

Pickup locations include NGEMC offices in Calhoun, Dalton, and Fort Oglethorpe.

Available tree varieties may include Bur Oak, Red Sunset Maple, White Fringe Tree, Chickasaw Plum, and Highbush Blueberry, while supplies last.

The program is designed to help homeowners plant trees in the right locations to reduce energy costs by providing shade and lowering cooling needs during the summer months.

The giveaway is open to NGEMC members only.

February 28, 2026

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Low Clouds and Fog Give Way to Warm Weekend in Chattooga County; Cooler Start to Week Before Big Warm-Up Returns

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are waking up to low clouds and patchy dense fog this Saturday morning, but brighter skies and unseasonably warm temperatures are on the way.

January 15, 2026

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Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park Hiring: Openings in Maintenance and Resource Management

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The Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park is encouraging job seekers in Northwest Georgia and the Chattanooga area to explore multiple employment opportunities currently available in the park’s maintenance and resource management divisions. Applicants can view details and apply through USAJobs by visiting the park’s “Work With Us” page and selecting a specific position.

January 11, 2026

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CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital North Georgia Opens Today in Ringgold as Fort Oglethorpe Facility Closes

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A major healthcare transition is underway today, January 11, as CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital North Georgia opens its doors in Ringgold, expanding access to medical services for Catoosa County and surrounding counties in Northwest Georgia.

The opening of the new hospital also marks the closure of CHI Memorial Hospital in Fort Oglethorpe (formerly Hutcheson Hospital). The Fort Oglethorpe facility is closing for all services as operations shift to the new location.

The new hospital, located at 4710 Battlefield Parkway, is now accepting patients for emergency care as well as inpatient and outpatient services. Residents who previously used the Fort Oglethorpe hospital are encouraged to plan for the change and seek care at the Ringgold facility moving forward.

December 24, 2025

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GSP, CVE Step Up Holiday Patrols Across Georgia as Christmas, New Year Travel Peaks

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Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers are urging drivers across Northwest Georgia to slow down and drive smart during the heavy-traffic Christmas and New Year’s travel windows, with high-visibility patrols planned statewide on interstates and state routes to help reduce crashes and fatalities. Georgia DPS has used these holiday periods for focused enforcement on unsafe behaviors like impaired driving, speeding, seatbelt violations, and distracted driving.