check out history - Cohutta, GA. | WikiXM

Welcome:
Cohutta, GA

Wikipedia
A A+ A++ A+++

We would like to provide the residents of  Cohutta  a basic history overview.

The WikiXM 'Cohutta' platform is your gateway to becoming an active part of our vibrant community, regardless of your age or how long you've called 'Cohutta' home. It's more than just a news platform; it's a thriving hub where the collective wisdom of every 'Cohutta' resident converges to ignite discussions, foster learning, and empower one another with knowledge about our beloved town.

Here in 'Cohutta', we have a diverse tapestry of residents. Some have roots that run deep, their knowledge steeped in the rich history of our town. Others are students, dedicated to keeping us updated on school activities, while many are committed to sharing the ebb and flow of daily life.

What's more, from a civic and political perspective, there are countless opportunities for you to join in. Many in our community offer updates on policies and decisions, offering their unique insights. This platform is where all these local perspectives meld together, creating a better place for everyone to live, regardless of your age or how long you've been a part of 'Cohutta'.

So, whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, young or old, WikiXM is your invitation to dive into the heart of our community, to engage, and help us all create a more vibrant, inclusive, and connected 'Cohutta'. Join us and let's make a difference together!

Cohutta, GA - History


We would like to provide the residents of  Cohutta  a basic history overview.


Welcome to the Cohutta Home page. The Cohutta Home page provides as much information as possible on Cohutta. Knowing Cohutta’s history is essential to guiding its future. Within Cohutta’s Home page, you will also find Cohutta’s Founders, Holiday, and Birthday sections.

Cohutta has a population of 700. 52.4% of Cohutta’s inhabitants are Male, and 47.6 are female. 59.4% of Cohutta is married and 77.5% own their own home. The Average Home price is $131,265, and the average rent is $751. Household median income in Cohutta is $52,396, and the individual median income is $30,119. Cohutta’s Ethnic is the following: White(89.3%), Hispanic(8%), Other(4.7%), Asian(3.4%), Multiple(1.4%), Black(1.1%).


The architecture of the small city gives the impression that it once displayed a vibrant downtown; this is perhaps due to the once-booming railroad system that still rumbles through Cohutta. Cohutta reflects the trajectory of many smaller towns in the United States. The town emerged as a stop on the railroad from Cleveland, Tennessee, to Dalton, Georgia, and served as a transportation and commercial center for the surrounding farming areas.


According to local lore, the town was originally known as "Shakerag," from the rag would-be passengers would wave to stop trains passing through. In the 1920s, the town had a bank and a hotel, as well a high school, and was frequented especially in summer by inhabitants of Chattanooga seeking cooler temperatures.


The high school burned down in 1952 and was not rebuilt. As recently as the late 1960s, Cohutta had a small supermarket, three smaller "sundry" stores, a feed and seed, and a hair salon. The improvement of roads and the ease of access to larger cities (in this case, Dalton) drew shoppers away, so that by the 1990s, Cohutta had no large businesses at all with the exception of a downtown hardware store, a general store near the main road leading downtown from SR-71, and two convenience stores located at each end of town on the state highway route.


Over the last decade, the surrounding area has become something of a bedroom community for Dalton, with housing developments taking over many of the farms in the area. Regardless, Cohutta maintained all town services during this time as required by the charter to include town police, fire, and sanitation services to incorporated properties.


Town services are still fully maintained in 2022 with two town clerks, a staffed public works department, municipal court staff with judge and solicitor, an environmental court, and a full-service town police department which is available 24-7-365. In 2021-2022 the town has approximately 20+ employees in various roles and positions.


What you can do in the WikiXM Cohutta, GA News

Engage with your town in a Live format.

With various live chat features, you can engage with locals in a virtual conversation.

You can discuss or write about local issues.

Create & post topics in "town" you love like Sports, Entertainment

You can ask your Community questions that only locals may be able to answer.

Ask questions about local services, where to find local activies or get other local advice from those that live in your town.

Local interest Groups are a great way to engage locally.

Create a local group in an area of your interest like Mt. Bikiing, Hiking, a book group.

Get to know your town better.

See what we've included about your town and how can get to know your towns history much better and participate in its future.

What is WikiXM?

View Category Page

Cohutta, GA - Founding Members

Cohutta, GA Founders

The Cohutta, GA founder's page is dedicated to those people in the Cohutta, GA area that initially made the Cohutta, GA WikiXM news a reality. Without their initiative, foresight and social fortitude the Cohutta, GA WikiXM news would not have happened.

No Founding Member in Cohutta, GA.

Become a Founding Member

Top Articles in Cohutta, GA

See More

The Cohutta, GA founder's page is dedicated to those people in the Cohutta, GA area that initially made the Cohutta, GA WikiXM news a reality. Without their initiative, foresight and social fortitude the Cohutta, GA WikiXM news would not have happened.

No Articles in Cohutta, GA.

Create an Article

Cohutta, GA Reporters

See More

The Cohutta, GA's Reporters play an important role in keeping their communities informed. They investigate stories, write articles, and inform the public about what is happening in their area.

No Reporters in Cohutta, GA.

This could be you

Cohutta, GA Live Town Chat

Start a discussion, not a fire. Post with kindness.

Sign in Now to take part in the Live Chat

No Live Chat in Cohutta, GA

Be the first to post !

Town
Talk