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π± Planning a fall day trip to Chickamauga Battlefield? Start with this
You won't want to miss Blue Gray BBQ on the Chickamauga Patch calendar

Hello again Chickamauga! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a fall day trip to Chickamauga Battlefield? Start with this
Also on today's calendar: Heritage at Gordon Lee and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
- Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A Simple Hike Becomes A Ghost-Hunter's Dream On This Eerie Georgia Forest Trail (takingthekids.com) — Just up the road from Chickamauga, you can explore the Chickamauga Battlefield trails, monuments, and visitor center that anchor the Georgia half of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. This guide walks you through ghost legends, easy hiking routes, driving tours, and the best seasons to visit, helping local residents plan meaningful day trips into their own Civil War backyard.
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📸 Around Chickamauga
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chickamauga
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★ Featured events ★
- Blue Gray BBQ →
Gordon Lee Mansion, 217 Cove Rd, Chickamauga
10:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Heritage at Gordon Lee →
Gordon Lee High School, 105 Lee Cir, Chickamauga
7:30 pm - Birds & Biscuits - The Buttonbush Farm and Nursery →
1834 Lytle Road, Chickamauga - History Tour by Bike with National Park Service →
Chickamauga GA
8:30 am - Christian Heritage at Gordon Lee →
Gordon Lee High School, 105 Lee Cir, Chickamauga
7:30 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Friday October 2
📣 Chickamauga Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Varsity & JV Football vs Lafayette @ HMS
Heritage Middle School, 4005 Poplar Springs Rd, Ringgold
4:45 pm - Thursday Nights at the Welcome Center →
Fort Oglethorpe Welcome Center, 10 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe
6:00 pm - 163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Park, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe
8:30 am - Cheer Competition @ Coosa High
Coosa High School, 4454 Alabama Hwy, Rome
7:00 am - Cross Country NGAC Jamboree @ HMS
Heritage Middle School, 4005 Poplar Springs Rd, Ringgold
4:30 pm - Carshow Brothers Cruise In →
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar, 2542 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe
2:00 pm - Norris Jackson →
Mad House Performance, 1462 Cross St, Fort Oglethorpe
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
Tuesday September 29
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Production/Cook in Chickamauga. Apply here.
- Shaw Industries Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Entry Level Manufacturing | 12-Hrs Rotating Nights in Chickamauga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chickamauga here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fort Oglethorpe
- Rebuilt Gap Creek Bridge named for two residents (johnsoncitypress.com)
- 9/12/26 Drag Racing News (draglist.com)
Rossville
- Life With Ferris: The Storybook Setting At Morning Pointe (chattanoogan.com)
Lookout Mountain
- Lookout Mountain, Ga. Budget Includes Slight Rate Increase (chattanoogan.com)
Ok Chickamauga! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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