City of Ringgold, Georgia - Government

06/08/2026

Ringgold residents, you have a City Council seat on the ballot. Early voting for the Primary Runoff is open now through Friday, June 12, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with extended hours until 7pm this Thursday, June 11. No Saturday voting. Election Day is Tuesday, June 16, 7am to 7pm.

Sample ballots and voting locations at CatoosaCountyGA.Gov/elections. 🗳️

Early voting begins today and continues through Friday for the Primary Runoff Election. You can vote at either the Ringgold Precinct at 5238 Evitt Street or the Westside Precinct at 3319 Lakeview Drive from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Ringgold voters will choose a City Councilperson, while all Catoosa County voters can choose their party's candidate for US Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Commissioners of Insurance and Labor, State School Superintendent, and Public Service Commissioner. Party winners face off in the November General Election.
More info & sample ballots at: CatoosaCountyGA.Gov/elections

06/06/2026

City of Ringgold 150 Tennessee Street
Post Office Box 579
Ringgold, Georgia 30736

Office 706-935-3061
Fax 706-965-7446

Agenda for June 8, 2026
Mayor and City Council Meeting
7:00 PM - Work Session, City Hall

The purpose of this Work Session is for the possible discussion and consideration of those items that are to be discussed at the regular scheduled city council meeting that is to follow. The public is welcome.
Council Meeting will immediately follow the 7:00 Public Hearing, 1st Floor Court Room

I. Call to Order
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance

All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City of Ringgold and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by a member of the council, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

II. Consent Agenda

A. Work Session Minutes

B. Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes

III. Public Hearing (Following the Public Hearing the Council will consider taking action on the following items)

A. Nancy Sybil (Estate) is Requesting to Rezone from an R1 Residential to a C2 Commercial Zone. The Property is Located at Tax Map 38B, Parcel 13 (0038B013).

B. Donna Pierce is Requesting to be Annexed into the City of Ringgold and to be Zoned A-1. The Property is Located at Tax Map 38A, Parcel 102 (0038A102).

C. Christopher Pierce is Requesting to be Annexed into the City of Ringgold and to be Zoned A-1. The Property is Located at Tax Map 38A, Parcel 1A (0038A10000A.

IV. Adjourn Public Hearing

V. Take Action on Public Hearing Items

A. Nancy Sybil (Estate) is Requesting to Rezone from an R1 Residential to a C2 Commercial Zone. The Property is Located at Tax Map 38B, Parcel 13 (0038B013).

B. Donna Pierce is Requesting to be Annexed into the City of Ringgold and to be Zoned A-1. The Property is Located at Tax Map 38A, Parcel 102 (0038A102)

C. Christopher Pierce is Requesting to be Annexed into the City of Ringgold and to be Zoned A-1. The Property is Located at Tax Map 38A, Parcel 1A (0038A10000A).

VI. Ceremonial Proclamations/Resolutions

A. Resolution - LHOST - Bomar

VII. Invited Guests

VIII. Citizen Comments

IX. Reports from Committees and Departments

X. Old Business

A. Discuss Entertainment District - Farm to Fork - Swaney

XI. New Business

A. Pension Plan Changes - Lundeen

B. GEFA DW2024011 Loan Modification - Vaughn

C. Consider Adoption of Ringgold Water Conservation Plan - Vaughn

D. Consider Adoption of City of Ringgold Water Risk and Resilience Plan - Vaughn

E. Employee Handbook Addendum (Holiday Pay) - Vaughn

F. Fill Vacancy on DDA Board - Vaughn

G. Water Plant Chlorine Analyzer - Vaughn

H. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-0713 PUD Zoning District - Vaughn

I. First Reading - Ordinance No. 2026-0713-01 CH Zoning District Overlay - Vaughn

J. First Reading Ordinance No. 2026-0713-02 ADU Zoning District Overlay - Vaughn

K. City of Chattanooga Sewer Rate Increase - Vaughn

L. City of Ringgold Water Consumer Confidence Report - Vaughn

XII. Council Comments to Public

XIII. Executive Session - Personnel, Land Acquisition & Potential Litigation
The Council may take action on issues relating to Personnel, Land Acquisition, and/or Potential Litigation following its Executive Session.

XIV. Return to Open Session

XV. Adjournment

06/05/2026

A new piece of public art is now on display behind City Hall. Stop by and see it for yourself. 🎨

06/05/2026

The City of Ringgold is hiring a full-time Building Maintenance Technician.

Duties include carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and general City building maintenance.

Benefits include:
✅ 100% paid medical (single employee)
✅ 70% paid medical (family)
✅ Dental & vision
✅ Retirement with 10% City match
✅ Competitive pay

Apply at Ringgold City Hall, 150 Tennessee Street, or visit https://www.cityofringgoldga.gov/employment. No phone calls.

Position open until filled.

Equal opportunity employer.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Kelly Bomar, officially sworn in today as Mayor of the City of Ringgold. 🎊

We're grateful for everyone who came out to celebrate this milestone and look forward to what's ahead for our community.

Kelly comes from a family with deep roots in Ringgold's civic life. His grandfather, Carl Cofer, served on the City Council, and Kelly has spent years building on that foundation. Today, he steps into the next chapter of that story.

05/23/2026

The sun’s shining right now. Come enjoy good good music, food, and great company!☀️

Come on out! The weather’s great!

05/16/2026

Love this!! Go follow and support our little theater! 🫶The Ringgold Playhouse

It sure is a beautiful morning outside the playhouse.

We have one of those classic, historic downtowns that people write stories about. Coffee shop, ice cream parlor, restaurants, antique stores, super-welcoming shops, and a local theater where you can come see a show or movie regularly.

There’s ❤️🙏🎭

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the six graduating seniors of the City of Ringgold Youth Council!
Slade Swaney
Ross Burgess
Rhett Blankenship
Alexia Jade
Sara Taylor
Christion Hughes

Your time, dedication, and service to this community have made a real difference. We are proud of each of you and excited to see what lies ahead.

Wishing you all the best as you take this next step. Congratulations, graduates! 🎓

05/15/2026

This past Saturday, Citizens Park in downtown Ringgold was the setting for a Liberty Tree dedication ceremony, a tradition rooted in American history dating back to the Revolutionary era.

Liberty Trees were designated gathering places for patriots during the colonial period, serving as symbols of freedom and civic life. Communities across the country continue to honor that tradition today by dedicating trees in public spaces as living landmarks of American heritage.
The ceremony included a color guard in period dress, speakers, and a small gathering of residents who came out to mark the occasion.

The newly dedicated Liberty Tree can be found in Citizens Park in the heart of downtown. 🇺🇸