GOVERMENT

The elected officials that serve the City of Ringgold work diligently to ensure the City executes outstanding performances regarding services provided to the citizens. Services to over 3,500 residents include police, EMA, fire protection, garbage collection, parks and recreations, and road repairs. The City official's thorough outlook on Ringgold's needs coincides with working with local business to allow Ringgold to reach its full potential.

Ringgold City Officials

Mayor : Joe Barger 34 Barger Street Ringgold, GA 30736 Phone: (706)935-2019 Term Expires: December 31, 2015.

Vice Mayor
Randall Franks P.O. Box 42 Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 Term Expires: December 31, 2013.

Council Member :
Larry Black
56 West View Drive
P.O. Box 563
Ringgold, GA 30736
Term Expires: December 31, 2013

Council Member
Terry Crawford 30 Watson Circle Ringgold, GA 30736 Phone (706) 935-5594 Term Expires: December 31, 2015.

Council Member : Earl Henderson Ringgold, GA 30736
Term Expires: December 31, 2015

Council Member : Nicholas Millwood Ringgold, GA 30736 Term Expires: December 31, 2015.

City Administation

City Manager : Dan Wright 150 Tennessee Street Ringgold, GA 30736 Phone: (706)935-3061 E-mail: danwright@catt.com Appointed: August 23,1993.

Chief of Police : Dan Bilbrey 150 Tennessee Street Ringgold, GA 30736 Phone: (706)935-3066 E-mail: ringgoldpd@catt.com Start Date: September 20, 2010

Municipal Court

General Information

Court is held the first and third Monday of each month at 4:30 PM with the exception of City recognized Holidays.

Business Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Telephone Number:
706-935-3061
Fax Number:
706-965-7446

Street Address:
150 Tennessee Street
Ringgold, GA 30736

Mailing Address:
Ringgold Municipal Court
P. O. Box 579
Ringgold, GA 30736

Traffic, Misdemeanor or Local Ordinance Citations

If you have received a ticket/citation within the city limits of Ringgold you may pay it on or before the court date listed on the ticket/citation or appear in court on the court date listed. If you fail to pay your fine or appear in court, your citation will be forwarded to the State of Georgia for suspension of your driver's license and/or a bench warrant will be issued for Failure to Appear. Some tickets/citations are for a mandatory appearance violations and require you to appear in court. Call City Hall to find out the amount of the fine for your ticket/citation.

Methods of paying a fine:

  • In person at City Hall
  • By mail (please include ticket number on check or money order)
  • By phone with debit/credit card (3% fee added)

We accept cash, personal checks, money orders and debit/credit cards (3% fee added) You can now pay your ticket online. Click Here .

(Checks/Money Orders should be made payable to the City of Ringgold. A $30.00 fee will be added to all returned checks and reported to the State for suspension of driver's license and/or bench warrant if not paid)
Municipal Court Staff

Judge: Gene Lowery
Court Solicitor: Shawn Bible sbible@shawnbiblelaw.com
Chief Court Clerk: Tracy A. Bass tracybass@catt.com

Other Court Numbers

Catoosa County Superior Court: 706-935-4231
Catoosa County Probate Court: 706-935-3511
Catoosa County Magistrate Court: 706-935-3114
Catoosa County Juvenile Court: 706-935-4637

Other Information

All tickets/citations issued to persons age 16 or younger will be forwarded to the Catoosa County Juvenile Court.

Probation services for Ringgold Municipal Court is through Georgia Probation Services
706-935-2960.

For Georgia Driver's License information please visit their website at: www.dds.ga.gov

Contact Information

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

Telephone: 706-935-3061
Fax: 706-965-7446

City Manager, Dan Wright

danwright@catt.com


Ringgold City Police:
706-935-3066

Ringgold City Water Plant:
706-935-3167

Ringgold City Public Works:
706-935-6295

Ringgold Historic Depot:
706-935-3061

Ringgold Swimming Pool
(Summer only):
706-935-7946
Notice

Ringgold Municipal Court meets the first (1 st ) and third (3 rd ) Mondays of every month at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 150 Tennessee Street.

Gene Lowery – City Judge
Shawn Bible – City Solicitor/Prosecutor
Tracy Bass – Court Clerk

Notice CLICK HERE to view a copy of the proposed Ordinance to Amend Parliamentary Procedure.

Notice CLICK HERE to view the Ordinance to Amend the Occupational Tax

Notice NEW CITY OF RINGGOLD SIGN ORDINANCE
2013-1028 Adopted on October 29th, 2013

CLICK HERE to download a copy.

CITY OF RINGGOLD

PLANNING COMMISSION

Notice to all individuals who would like to seek appointment to the four (4) open positions on the City of Ringgold Planning Commission: Submit your resume outlining your qualifications along with a cover letter explaining why you would like to be a candidate for the open positions on the Planning Commission.

All members of the Planning Commission must be residents of the City of Ringgold, Georgia. A preference will be given to applicants who have experience in the study of, or practice in, the field of land use planning or real property transactions.

If interested in serving, send in your resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm, December 5, 2013 to:

City Clerk, Judy Pace

P.O. Box 579

150 Tennessee St.

Ringgold, GA 30736

Faxed:706-965-7446.

Notice

CITY OF RINGGOLD Convention and Visitors Bureau
The City of Ringgold's Convention and Visitors Bureau Board has (2) Board positions that will expire on December 31, 2013 and will need to be filled.
If you are a Ringgold City resident; property or business owner; or an employee of a business located in the City who would like to seek appointment to one of these open Board positions, then submit your resume, outlining your qualifications, along with a cover letter explaning why you would like to be a Board Member on the City of Ringgold Convention and Visitors Bureau Board.
Mail, Drop-off, or fax your resume and cover letter to: Ringgold City Hall, Attn Judy Pace, City Clerk 150 Tennessee Street Ringgold, GA 30736
FAX# 706-965-7446
Deadline is Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 5:00pm

Notice PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE
CLICK HERE to download a copy.

Notice

City of Ringgold E-Verify Company Identification Number is 185916, and the date of admission is January 30, 2009.

Solid Waste

The Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act requires all local governments in Georgia to develop a strategy for reducing the amount of solid waste going into landfills and other disposal facilities. This reduction may be accomplished by many techniques, including recycling materials such as plastic, aluminum, and newspaper. It can also be accomplished by diverting yard waste from disposal facilities into backyard or other composting operations. Many other methods for reducing our local waste stream are also available. Most of these methods involve your cooperation and effort. If you are interested in information about what you can do to help, please contact the person listed below.

The Act also requires all local governments to disclose to its citizens the full cost of providing solid waste management services. This and other required information is included below:

Name of Government: The City of Ringgold

Fiscal Year: January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010

Total Full Cost: $158,606

Total Program/Operations Revenue: $2,480

Total Federal/State Grant Revenue: $0

Percentage of Full Costs covered by Program/Operations Revenue: 1.56%

Percentage of Full Costs covered by Federal/State Grant Revenue: 0%

For further information about this notice, please contact:

Solid Waste Coordinator: Dan Wright, City Manager

Telephone: (706) 935-3061

Fax: (706) 965-7446

E-mail address: danwright@catt.com

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Hometown Inn Ringold

  • (706) 937-7070
  • 22 Gateway Business Park Dr
  • Ringgold, GA 30736

ACTIVITES