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Index of Resources

​Business Related Resources​

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• Coronavirus.gov

• Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act​

  • Forbes​: How the Emergency Stimulus Can Be Used to Maintain Payroll

  • Economic Innovation Group: Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program

• U.S. Treasury Department - Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

  • High-level overview of the PPP

  • Information for Lenders of the PPP

  • Information for Borrowers of the PPP

  • Application for Borrowers of the PPP

• U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan Assistance

  • Apply online for a Disaster Assistance

  • Email SBA at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

  • Call SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955

• IRS Coronavirus Relief

  • Economic Impact Payment​ Information

• U.S. Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources

  • COVID-19 and the American Workplace​

  • Familes First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights (PDF)

  • Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements (PDF)

  • FFCRA Poster - To Be Posted in open workplaces beginning April 1

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Combating the Coronavirus

  • Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist​

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce blog for latest updates

  • FMLA Paid Leave Guide

  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Guide

  • Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide

  • Coronavirus Small Business Guide

  • Coronavirus Response Toolkit

• Centers for Disease Control

  • CDC's Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

• Federal Trade Commission

  • FTC's Tips on Avoiding Coronavirus Scams​

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Healthcare Related Resources

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• Coronavirus.gov

• Centers for Disease Control

  • Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 Resources

  • Centers for Disease Control - Situation Summary

• OSHA and U.S. Department of HHS – Guidance on Preparing Workplace on COVID-19​​

• World Health Organization Situation Reports

• John Hopkins Global Cases Tracker System

• The COVID Tracking Project

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Economic Development Resources

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• U.S. Economic Development Administration Disaster Recovery

• IEDC COVID-19 Resources

• SEDC COVID-19 Resources for Businesses

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Shelter in Place Order

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• Governor Kemp's Shelter in Place Order

  • Executive Order​

  • Shelter in Place Handout

  • Video Message from Governor Kemp

  • Georgia Department of Economic Development's Guide for Remaining Open

  • Remarks from Governor Brian Kemp’s Press Conference – April 8 at 4:00 p.m.

  • Executive Order:  Renewal of Public Health State of Emergency

  • Executive Order:  Extending National Guard Support and Adding 1,000 More Troops

  • Executive Order:  Ensuring Safety of Employees and Residents of Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities

  • Executive Order:  Suspension of Short-Term Rentals

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​Business Related Resources

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• Georgia Department of Labor

  • How-to YouTube Video on how to file partial claims online

• Georgia Department of Economic Development

  • Survey for Manufacturers able to produce good for use in COVID-19 Response​

  • Industry Specific Information:

    • Arts

    • Automotive

    • Film

    • International Consular Services

    • Small Business and Nonprofits

    • Tourism

    • Georgia Visitor Information Centers

    • Trade

• Georgia Small Business Recovery Website

  • SBA COVID-19 Relief Program Comparison Chart

  • Link to SBA Preferred Lenders​

  • Regional Webinars

  • Webinar Presentation with Loan Program Details PDF

• Georgia Department of Revenue

  • Press Release regarding COVID-19​

  • COVID-19 Tax Relief FAQ's

• Georgia Chamber

  • Georgia Chamber COVID19 Resource Center​ regarding SBA Emergency Loans

• Georgia Ports Authority

• U.S Small Business Administration, Georgia District Office (SBA)

• UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC)​

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Healthcare Related Resources

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• Georgia Department of Public Health​​

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• Thrive Regional Partnership

  • Walker County Business Recovery Guide

  • Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce

  • City of Chattanooga

  • Hamilton County

​Local Government

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• Catoosa County Government

  • Catoosa County Government Facebook Page​

  • Facebook Live COVID-19 Press Conference March 27th, 2020

• Catoosa County Tax Commissioner

• Catoosa County School District

  • email for families without transportation for meal pickup:​ smason@catoosa.k12.ga.us

  • Phone number for families without transportation for meal pickup:  706-965-0266

• City of Ringgold

  • City Hall Phone Number: ​706-935-3061

  • Pay Ringgold Citations by phone: 1-844-214-8589

• City of Fort Oglethorpe

  • City Hall Phone Number: ​706-866-2544

  • Telephone payments for Fort Oglethorpe: 1-855-747-0523

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Utilities

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• Catoosa Utility District

  • Make a payment online: https://portal.catoosautility.com/rti/portal_ext/login.php​

  • Office Phone Number: (706) 937-4121

• Georgia Power

• North Georgia EMC