As a kid, I would read my favorite newspaper columnists. I loved looking up the big words used by George Will. Lewis Grizzard’s humor was solid gold, every single time. I enjoyed the show business name-dropping of Earl Wilson. I even liked the gossipy “scoops” uncovered by government watchdo…
Rita Parker, chapter regent of the William Marsh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), presents Terry Reid of Ringgold with a certificate of award from the National Society of the DAR on July 24 for proper use, correct display and patriotic presentation of the Flag of th…
Georgia’s rivers are getting a better map. Georgia River Network is partnering with EarthViews to create modern, 360-degree digital maps of Georgia rivers.
In 1965, in the throes of the tumultuous 1960s, 77% of Americans trusted the federal government to do the right thing all or most of the time. Today that number is 17%. Blame the Vietnam War, the Pentagon Papers, Watergate, Iran-Contra, the Clinton impeachment, lack of WMDs in Iraq, the 2008…
Award-winning theatre company Back Alley Productions announces its upcoming production of “The Great Gatsby,” based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s seminal American novel, at the Mars Theatre. Performances are Aug. 6-15, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The theatre is at 117 N.…
To begin with, I understand that I am assuredly going to be the recipient of light-hearted yet sarcastic comments about me not understanding that I am not a kid anymore. And I am OK with that. So email away, all of you armchair satirists; I can take it.
The cloud is a popular term of where to store data and information today for computers. The big three cloud providers are AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure (Microsoft) and Google Cloud Platform.
LIFT Youth Center Inc. will hold a grand opening for Claudia Nance Rollins Youth Center at 7197 Nashville St. in Ringgold on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 4-8 p.m.
On The Journey, Judy Bowman
For 20 plus years, Walker County African American Historical and Alumni Association Inc. (WCAAHAA) has moved forward on its mission to preserve, document and educate themselves and others concerning the history and legacy of African Americans of Walker County and northwest Georgia.
On Saturday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 90-minute, ranger-led car caravan tour exploring the role of sharpshooters during the Battle of Chickamauga. This program begins at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center.
Several hundred people turned out Saturday evening, July 17, for Ringgold Downtown Nights’ BBQ Pig Out. The event, held at the downtown Market Pavilion at 96 Depot St., featured barbecue, the live band Matchbox Rodeo, and — for the kids – a bounce house, face-painting, and balloon characters…
The Ringgold Playhouse will open a five-performance production of its dark, crime drama “The Shawshank Redemption” beginning Thursday night, July 29.
I first met Halie Forstner back when she drove to the beauty shop each week, grabbed a Wendy’s junior cheeseburger after church on Sunday, exercised each morning, lived alone, walked without any assistance, and cleaned her own house.
JASPER, Tenn. – Spc. Meghan Losh, a military police officer with Cleveland’s 252nd Military Police Company, has participated in the Tennessee National Guard’s COVID-19 mission since February 2021. A resident of Ringgold, Losh’s National Guard career almost ended before it got started.
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Oglethorpe welcomed Jennie Landreth (center) from Choices of Chattanooga to tell the members about their programs to assist families expecting a baby. The emphasis is providing information to help develop the family and mother and baby by offering services, adoption …
Public input is sought for a proposed forest order to limit the number of days camping is permitted in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b). The deadline to submit comments is Aug. 25.
The community is invited to attend the fourth annual Butterfly Festival on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Heritage High School at 3960 Poplar Springs Road in Ringgold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
It is a pity how everything we have and use depends upon some measure of electric power.
On The Journey, Judy Bowman It’s personal
To the best of my recollection, in all of my 51 years of life thus far the only places I have ever actually been kicked out of are a funeral and a Bible college cafeteria. Mind you, I do not recount these things for you with any anger. I actually do so with the laughter still rolling inside …
Strong opinions begat strong reactions. I recently begatted a strong opinion about Republican gubernatorial candidate Vernon Jones and he begatted a strong reaction right back at me. Good for him. Many intrepid public servants poked by my stiletto do one of two things: They sulk or ignore me…
Redundancy is where things are duplicated. Redundancy is often confused with backup. Backup is where you have a separate copy of your data, and there should be at least one copy stored in a different location.
“Rebel Correspondent” by Steve Procko is the true story of Arba Shaw, a young man who joined the Confederate army seven days after his 18th birthday and served bravely for more than two and a half years until the war ended. He emerged as changed person.
The Georgia Department of Transportation’s (Georgia DOT) Office of Intermodal announced the launch of its Let’s Ride rural transit website and mobile app July 16 in coordination with National Rural Transit Day. The Let’s Ride website and mobile app bring rural Georgians a simplified and stre…
Tracy Wood, president and chief executive officer of Alleo Health, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her podcast “Grave to Great,” which engages listeners in topics surrounding the end-of-life journey.
Peach State Health Plan has announced a new partnership with Healthy Foundations to assist in the development of the Healthy Foundations Community Resource Village, currently under development in Walker County.
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Saturday, July 31, at 2 p.m. will provide a one-hour program focusing on Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s visit to Lookout Mountain.
The Fort Oglethorpe Kiwanis Club had special musical guests Brandon Wilcox (on keyboard) and Cameron Wilcox (on violin) at its July 2 lunch meeting. The twin brothers attend Southern Adventist University and are members of the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra promotes music a…
Growing up in the early years of Major League Baseball in Atlanta, the sport was so easy to love. Teams had pitchers who could go the whole nine innings, hitters who could bunt and steal bases, and managers who could fire up an entire stadium by getting in the umpire’s face.
The Rabbit Valley Farmers Market has partnered with The Georgia Winery, Ringgold Art and Frame Gallery, and Farm to Fork to bring a fun summer evening to Ringgold.
Local non-profit blood center, Blood Assurance, is celebrating blood donors all month long during its Jam-Packed July event.
The Arts at Erlanger Committee is now accepting submissions for the upcoming America the Beautiful gallery show. Visual artists may submit pieces of any medium that can be hung on a wall including painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, mixed media, textiles and photography inspired by the b…
On The Journey, Judy Bowman
I’ve been writing to you about Little Miss Phillips for close to 30 years, leaving you to deduce that something has to be amiss.
Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Each week the Associated Press publishes “Not Real News: A Look at What Didn’t Happen Last Week.” It is a collection of fake news, most of which has been shared online. The stories usually include quotes taken out of context, photoshopped images, and doctored audio.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Lemur Press has announced a re-released Dick Yarbrough’s book “And They Call Them Games.” His book is available for purchase on Amazon.
To celebrate the 19th century Cherokees and Moravians who once resided in Springplace, local artists and volunteers will host demonstrations of historic activities that once took place on the Vann Plantation on Saturday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, July 25, from 1-4 p.m. The…
As we approach high summer, a lot of folks are still planning beach trips. Central for me for a satisfying visit to the sand and waves is a good reading list.
I have declared this The Summer of Joy, even though I have no legal authority to do so. I am merely comparing this summer to the last one. We are smiling again. We are taking vacations, and we are going to church, ball games, and concerts. Optimism is in full bloom.
If I have ever found the perfect example of what is commonly called “a hole in the wall diner,” I found it last week in Ruckersville, Virginia.
On Thursday, July 1, the dating violence bill (House Bill 231) becomes law in Georgia. The new law allows victims of dating violence to get a protective order to protect them against their abusers. Victims of dating violence are defined as those who have a committed romantic relationship but…
Ridgeland High School’s Art Department has partnered again with the 6th Cavalry Museum to produce a unique exhibit of student artwork to display at the museum. This year marks the fifth time for such a collaboration.
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) cautions motorcyclists of the dangers of overheating and heat exhaustion with riding tips for the hot summer months.
Recent high school graduates from the Tennessee Valley Region received $2,000 from the RMHC Scholars Scholarship fund. In total, 21 distinguished students were invited to celebrate their academic achievement and community service at the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House annual meeting June 2…
Visitors, including U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, drop by the Walker County Republican tent during the 2021 LaFayette Freedom Festival. The event was July 2 at the Ross Abney Complex at the old LaFayette High School Football Field and featured music, vendors, games and fireworks.
Walker County African American Historical and Alumni Association Inc. (WCAAHAA) proudly announces that the organization has received a Georgia Humanities grant of $2,500 in support of “Beverly’s Historical Moments.”
On The Journey, Judy Bowman
Thousands turned out Saturday, July 3, for Catoosa County’s second annual Fireworks Fest to celebrate the nation’s birth.
I have declared this The Summer of Joy, even though I have no legal authority to do so. I am merely comparing this summer to the last one. We are smiling again. We are taking vacations, and we are going to church, ball games, and concerts. Optimism is in full bloom.
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