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Gateway to Georgia

Catoosa County

Known as the Gateway to Georgia, Catoosa County pairs scenic beauty and deep Civil War history with prime logistics at the Tennessee line — minutes from downtown Chattanooga.

By the numbers

Key demographic and economic indicators, 2025.

70,633

Population

+5.8% (2010–2020)

35,409

Labor force

3.9% unemployment

$95,243

Median household income

$267,448

Median home value

90.9%

High school grad. or higher

26.5%

Bachelor's degree or higher

69.7%

Homeownership rate

Ringgold

County seat

Cities & towns

  • Ringgold
  • Fort Oglethorpe
  • Tunnel Hill (part)

Attractions & heritage

  • Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
  • Historic Fort Oglethorpe
  • Lake Winnepesaukah amusement & water park

Catoosa County, like all four member counties, offers tax abatements on qualified real and personal property for new and expanding companies. See available incentives →

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