🌱 How could Rock City’s proposed gondola change traffic on Lookout Mountain?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could Rock City’s proposed gondola change traffic on Lookout Mountain?

Also on today's calendar: Open Gate Day- Saturday, June 27th.

Today's riddle: How do birds learn how to fly ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
• Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Rock City official responds to proposed Gondola concerns (wdef.com) — A proposed Rock City gondola on Lookout Mountain is drawing organized opposition ahead of a special Planning Commission meeting at City Hall this Wednesday. Residents worry about traffic, safety, and neighborhood impacts, while Rock City’s COO argues the gondola is a quiet transportation solution meant to reduce cars at the top of the mountain and pledges accountability for real-world results.
   

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📸 Around Lookout Mountain

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lookout Mountain

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 19

• Interpretive Wildflower Hike →
  Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday June 27

• Open Gate Day- Saturday, June 27th →
  Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain
  9:00 am

Sunday June 28

• Open Gate Day- Sunday, June 28th →
  Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 9

• Weight room - Softball/volleyball
  Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  12:00 pm

Wednesday June 10

• New gym - Dance
  Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  9:00 am

Saturday June 13

• Kayak Tour from Dalton's Ford to Reed's Bridge on West Chickamauga Creek →
  Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Park 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  8:30 am
• Havis' Battery: Never In Reserve
  Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Park Tour Stop 3 on the Chickamauga Battlefield
  11:00 am
• Friday Night Magic →
  Myth & Fable: Comics and Cosplay, 804 Chickamauga Ave, Rossville
  6:00 pm

Monday June 15

• FB & Athletic Atrium - VR/CTI Summer Grow Camp
  Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Fort Oglethorpe. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Fort Oglethorpe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lookout Mountain here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Rossville

• Walker County Sheriff's Office booking report for Friday, June 5, to Sunday, June 7, 2026 (northwestgeorgianews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't , they just wing it ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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