Catoosa County is laying the groundwork for the needs of a progressive business climate. A superb transportation system, abundant natural resources and committed work force provide competitive businesses an excellent setting for startup. Economic cost of production is one of the reasons businesses choose Catoosa County for their sites. Georgia is a “right-to-work” state with a strong work ethic demonstrated by low turnover and absenteeism.

Because of business growth and a strong growth rate in residential construction, the tax base has expanded, enabling Catoosa County to maintain taxes at a level among the lowest three percent of counties in the state and to decrease ad valorem property taxes consistently over the last five years.

Over 100,000 vehicles pass through Catoosa County on Interstate-75 daily. Tourism along with the Georgia Lottery attract people who purchase food, gasoline and other items in Georgia, so that 63 percent of the sales taxes used to develop infrastructure comes from non-county residents.

The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) helps to pay for development of services that appeal to industry. The Georgia Business Expansion and Support Act (BEST) features tax credits and sales tax exemptions attracting industry to Georgia. Another attraction for business is the Freeport tax exemption on raw goods, finished goods and manufactured inventory located in the county.

A publicly owned 200-acre industrial park is in development within five miles of I-75 and just off Battlefield Parkway in the center of the county. The Benton Place Campus will house a Civic Center; Centers for Development, Adult Learning and Seniors; a Health Department and Library after completion of its first stage.

Transportation Corridors

Catoosa County has an excellent transportation system. I-75 crosses the heart of Catoosa; Interstate-24 is five miles away and Interstate-59 lies within 20 miles. More than 40 motor freight lines serve the area. Three airports are available within a 15-mile radius to serve general aviation requirements, with Chattanooga airport offering jet service. Chattanooga provides dock facilities on the Tennessee River and Savannah, Ga., (nearest Seaport) is 357 miles to the southeast.

Utilities

We have affordable, reliable utilities that are continually improved to encourage industrial and commercial growth. Ringgold Telephone Company services the majority of the county and provides the latest digital technology at reasonable cost. Electric power and natural gas are provided by several suppliers. Ringgold and Catoosa County Water Systems are interconnected for reserve to each other. Construction of sewer interceptors at Peavine (middle of the county) and Fort Oglethorpe (in the west) will provide ties to the Tennessee River basin. Waste is treated at the Moccasin Bend Treatment Facility in Chattanooga.