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“Collaboration, creativity, and persistence:” A Q&A with Valeria Molina

See how Whitfield County in northwest Georgia builds partnerships and creative programs to activate their locally-developed connectivity plan in this Q&A with Valeria Molina, Public Information Officer for the county.
4/17/2025
Programs
Transportation & Infrastructure

It’s Official! Chattanooga Becomes the First National Park City in North America

After a journey shaped by the voices and passion of thousands of residents, community leaders, businesses, and nonprofit partners, the City of Chattanooga has officially become North America's first National Park City, underscoring the profound importance of natural spaces in civic life.
4/7/2025
General

Southern Appalachia’s Hidden Superpower

Something surprising has been happening in the hills and hollows of the tri-state, greater Chattanooga region for the past few million years. And scientists are beginning to take notice.
3/28/2025
Networks
Natural Treasures

Natural Treasures Stewardship Forum

Celebrate “Pride of Place” at this year’s Natural Treasures Stewardship Forum, which highlights the region’s natural legacy of place-based conservation and recreation initiatives that enhance quality of life.
3/26/2025
Networks
Natural Treasures

Monteagle and Soddy Daisy, Tennessee selected for the Resilient Communities program

The program, powered by Thrive Regional Partnership and the Open Space Institute, engages residents in harnessing natural solutions to address environmental challenges and enhance quality of life.
3/26/2025
Programs
Natural Treasures

RFP: Thrive Regional Resource Hub Development

Thrive seeks proposals from qualified organizations and research institutions with expertise in geospatial mapping, spatial planning and visualization, and data analytics to develop the Thrive Regional Resource Hub.
3/24/2025
General
Community Prosperity
Natural Treasures
Transportation & Infrastructure

Seniors in Whitfield County, Georgia Graduate from Digital Skills Course

For seniors in northwest Georgia, the program was more than just a class—it was a step toward greater independence and confidence in using technology.
3/20/2025
Programs
Transportation & Infrastructure
Community Prosperity

Whitfield County senior citizens graduate digital literacy program

A group of 12 senior citizens proudly received their digital literacy course completion certificates Wednesday morning at the Whitfield County Senior Center.
3/19/2025
Networks
Transportation & Infrastructure

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