RINGGOLD, Ga. – In exchange for about 6 1/2 acres, Catoosa County’s board of education will provide space for a new 911 center and an economic development office.
After hearing a request from Superintendent Denia Reese two weeks ago, county commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to donate land on Catoosa Circle. The board of education hopes to build a college and career academy there. As part of the deal, the school will set aside about 2,500 square feet for the county.
Commission Chair Steven Henry said the current 911 center, located on the first floor of the courthouse, is too small.
The new school will house a college and career academy, allowing students to pursue associate’s degrees or career certifications in a couple different job fields. School officials plan to teach 911 emergency response courses as part of the academy.
“We need a new 911 center, and we need more employees [coming in from the new school],” Henry said Tuesday night. “It’s a great opportunity.”