Kelly Bomar Mayor of Ringgold

11/04/2026

Happy with the election results? Great. Get more involved with your community and help make your home a better place because that's where the real work is.

Unhappy with the election results? I'm sorry. Get more involved with your community and help make your home a better place because that's where the real work is.

The City of Ringgold has board seats opening up at the end of the year, and we’re looking for residents ready to serve their community.

Openings and eligibility:
🔹 Convention & Visitors Bureau (3 seats): Applicants must be a resident of the City, own property or a business within the City, or be employed by a business within the City with a recommendation from its owner.
🔹 Downtown Development Authority (4 seats): Applicants must be a resident of the City or own or operate a business in the downtown area.
🔹 Planning and Zoning (3 seats): Applicants must have been a resident of the City for more than 6 continuous months.

For all boards, members must continue to meet eligibility requirements throughout their term.

Members whose terms are ending may apply for reappointment, but they must submit a new Statement of Interest.

To apply, submit a Statement of Interest outlining your qualifications along with a cover letter explaining why you’d like to serve. You can find the form here:https://www.cityofringgoldga.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/government/public-board-statement-of-interest-for-committee.pdf

Completed materials should be mailed or faxed to Jamie Klementisz no later than December 1, 2026.

Mail: City of Ringgold, 150 Tennessee Street, Ringgold, GA 30736
Fax: 706-965-7446, Attention: Jamie Klementisz

Candidates may be asked to interview.

11/03/2026

With deep Appalachian roots, a rich musical heritage, and a community that knows how to get things done, Downtown Ringgold is making big moves while staying true to its small-town spirit!

Since 2024, the Ringgold Downtown Development Authority has invested more than $5 million into downtown revitalization and secured an impressive $2.1 million in grant funding to help bring their vision to life. From supporting local businesses through façade grants and developing a business accelerator space to strengthening community partnerships, Ringgold is laying the groundwork for a downtown that's as vibrant as it is welcoming.

And if there's one thing Ringgold knows how to do, it's bring folks together! Beloved annual traditions like 1890s Days, Dolly Days, and the Haunted Depot draw visitors from near and far, filling downtown with music, laughter, and plenty of hometown pride. The DDA has also invested thousands into the historic Ringgold Depot Opry, keeping one of the community's most treasured landmarks alive with performances spanning musical genres.

But Ringgold isn't resting on its laurels! With continued streetscape beautification efforts and future improvements to the Benton Coal Yard project on the horizon, there's plenty more to look forward to in this North Georgia gem.

And here's a little fun fact worth singing about: Dolly Parton herself tied the knot in Downtown Ringgold! It's just one more piece of the town's colorful history that makes this Main Street something special.

Congratulations to Downtown Ringgold on being named our Georgia Main Street of the Month! Your dedication to preserving local character while investing in a bright future is what Main Street is all about.

City of Ringgold, Georgia - Government

10/26/2026

Agenda for this evening's meeting -

10/13/2026

🗳️Early voting starts today!

Early voting for Catoosa will be in Ringgold and the West Side precinct (Lakeview Dr) until election day voting. 📜

10/07/2026

10/07/26 9:55AM

Ringgold Alert: Interstate 75 North Bound is shut down at mile marker 347 due to an accident. North bound traffic should detour at exit 345 and through Ringgold.

10/03/2026

What a ballgame last night! We ended up at Front Porch Friday, but we could hear the band and fans all the way to the depot! Always great to be a Tiger.

For me and Caleb Parker we had the honor of serving the football players a pregame meal that was provided by the entire Ringgold City Council. Seeing the respectfulness of those young men leaves no doubt that coach Crisp and his team are doing more than just building a winning football program, they're building young men. Many of those lessons are often ones that can only be taught through trial and grit and that's exactly what they're doing in that room.

As an elected official, I know that those lessons are what turn many of those football players into the next generation of husbands and fathers that will lead our community. Hats off to Austin Crisp and the entire staff, that Don Patterson tradition is alive and well.

**Also - as a proud RMTB alumnus, I was so happy to see Ringgold Tiger Bands representing (and winning) in the homecoming court!

10/02/2026

Come on out with Nothin’ Like Ringgold and Front Porch Fridays. Tonight is Ben Byler and rocking out!

09/25/2026

Tonight is the night!!!! Come celebrate our 9 to 5 on 9/25 with your friends.

This month, Front Porch Fridays is honoring one of the greatest storytellers country music has ever known with a Dolly Parton Tribute Night.

🎤 Morgan Conway, Bella Lam & Courtney Daly
📅 September 25th, 7-9pm
📍 Ringgold Market Pavilion Lawn
🎟️ Free admission, food truck food available for purchase

Bring a chair, bring the family, and come sing along to the songs that raised half of us.

Click here for more info: https://nothinlikeringgold.com/event/front-porch-fridays-9/

Morgan Conway Music
Courtney Daly & The Daly Grind

09/23/2026

History Comes Alive After Dark.

The Historic Ringgold Depot is getting a makeover this October, and this isn't a warehouse haunt. It's a real, century-old train depot after dark, with three weekends of frights for every comfort level.

Ringgold Haunted Depot returns October 16–17, 23–24, and 30–31 with a haunted house, an all-ages hayride, and a ghost tour through haunted downtown Ringgold, all in one night out.

⏰ WHEN
Friday & Saturday nights

October 16–17, 23–24, 30–31, 2026
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 WHERE
Historic Ringgold Depot
155 Depot St, Ringgold, GA 30736

💲 COST
Haunted Depot $15
Ghost Tour $7
Hayride $5
Combo (all three) $23
Tickets sold at the door only — no online sales

🎶 LIVE MUSIC
Lovelace (Oct 16–17)
PLVNET (Oct 23–24)
Courtney Daly & the Daly Grind (Oct 30–31)

🚗 PARKING
Free public parking along Nashville St, Tennessee St, Market Way, Mountain St, Depot St, and at City Hall

Bring the thrill-seekers for the haunted house. Bring the little ones for the hayride. Bring everyone to the bonfire. However you spend the night, the depot comes alive after dark, and we'll see you there.

https://nothinlikeringgold.com/ringgold-haunted-depot-2/