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Drive and at the end of the parking lot at Jack Mattox Park at 941 Pine Grove Road. Free mulch will be available at both locations from Jan. 11 through March 31, or as long as supplies last, only to Catoosa County residents who recycled their Christmas trees. “Two green thumbs up for our partnership with the UGA Extension Office and the opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of keeping Catoosa County clean,” said Catoosa County Public Works Director

Buster Brown. “The more Christmas trees we recycle, the more free mulch we can provide to our participating neighbors for the spring.”

Monday, Jan. 4

The Obedience Club of Chattanooga‘ s next session of Obedience, Rally, Agility, and Canine Good Citizen classes for puppies and dogs will begin on Monday, Jan. 4. Sign up online or come to open house at 1:30 p.m. to register on Sunday, Jan. 3, and orientation for classes from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Bring your dog’s current shot records, including Bordetella. Please, no dogs at registration/orientation unless you plan to take the Canine Good Citizen Test, which costs $15. Immediately after orientation there will be demonstrations of obedience, rally obedience, and beginner agility on the agility field, as well as the Canine Good Citizen Test. Don’t forget to bring current shot records, including Bordetella, and $15. To sign up for classes or for more information about classes, visit the club’s website at occclub.org or call 423-463-0288.