🌱 How much is AI really shaping Ringgold’s future decisions?
Ringgold, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Ringgold! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much is AI really shaping Ringgold’s future decisions?
- How Ringgold volunteers are helping firefighters battle South Georgia wildfires
Also on today's calendar: GA Country Summer Festival and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
- Saturday: A little morning rain; cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Northwest Georgia local governments AI usage: From press releases to rezoning recommendations for Ringgold (timesfreepress.com) — Ringgold’s city manager has been extensively using AI tools to draft ordinances, suggest rezoning ideas, and prepare materials for a recent city retreat, even as other nearby officials avoid AI in policymaking. Public records show Copilot helped shape discussions on zoning, police equipment purchases, and city direction while the mayor’s seat remains vacant after a January resignation. 
• Several local agencies assisting with south GA wildfires, containment efforts ongoing (local3news.com) — Ringgold residents are pitching in as the local Eastern Star chapter supplies drinks and other essentials to Catoosa County firefighters heading south to battle major Georgia wildfires. Multiple Northwest Georgia departments, including Fannin and Dade counties, have deployed crews and equipment as state forestry officials continue working to contain several large, still-active fires.
📸 Around Ringgold
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Mandi Strachota →
Rabbit Valley Farmers Market, 7484 Nashville St, Ringgold
10:00 am
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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Brunch with "Dolly" →
Ringgold Legacy Hall, 7683 Nashville St, Ringgold
10:30 am -
IBN Evening Social - Ringgold GA →
Broken Horseshoe Winery & Vineyard, 5 Legion St, Ringgold
5:30 pm -
GA Country Summer Festival →
The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Cir, Ringgold
12:00 pm -
GA Country Summer Festival →
The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Cir, Ringgold
12:00 pm -
Big Rich Clean Comedy Show with Jason Hedden Friday MAY 15 RINGGOLD,GA →
Caffeine Addicts Coffee Shop & Cafe, 7819 Nashville St, Ringgold
7:00 pm
Saturday May 2
Thursday May 7
Sunday May 10
Friday May 15
📣 Ringgold Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Josh Conner →
Mad House Performance, 1462 Cross St, Fort Oglethorpe
1:00 pm -
RUN Dalton Brewing Company →
Dalton Brewing Company, 112 W King St, Dalton
2:00 pm -
Norris Jackson →
Mad House Performance, 1462 Cross St, Fort Oglethorpe
3:00 pm -
FFA Banquet @ HHS
Heritage High School, 3960 Poplar Springs Rd, Ringgold
6:00 pm -
New gym - A Lawson
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
6:30 pm -
TOMAHAWK CLASSIC
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Day 2 With Ruby Du
Today Ruby has spent countless minutes glaring at the unsuspecting enemy. Protecting the neighborhood from the ever elusive yet dangerously clever… (Nextdoor Ringgold City) - My cat is missing.
We live off Cherokee Valley and if you find her, feel free to let me know. she is not the friendliest cat, so be careful. I am concerned that… (Nextdoor Cherokee Springs)
- Shaw Industries Inc posted a job opening for Lift Truck Operator |Part Time| in Ringgold. Apply here.
- U.S. Xpress posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep 1 in Tunnel Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ringgold here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fort Oglethorpe
- Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Nightfall, Porchfest, Dolly Day (timesfreepress.com)
Chickamauga
- Decatur Grays mark Confederate Memorial Day (thepostsearchlight.com)
- From lost to found: Ring's AI feature helps locate a dog while privacy concerns surface (newschannel9.com)
- Virgil LeBron Sprayberry (chattanoogan.com)
Rossville
- Peggy Sue Williams Andrews (chattanoogan.com)
- You Won't Believe The Deals You'll Find At These 9 Legendary Georgia Flea Markets (familydestinationsguide.com)
Ok Ringgold! 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: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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