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Ringgold council approves bill for Cleburne statue
by Mark Andrews
Aug 11, 2009 | 1083 views | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Ringgold City Council on Monday night approved the bill of sale for the Gen. Patrick Cleburne statue to be built at Ringgold Gap Park.

The council also agreed to provide handicap access to the park by using leftover grant funds.

The statue is being funded by Ringgold Telephone Co. and the Patrick Cleburne Society.

During its Monday night work session, the council discussed concerns over the collection of donations at the intersection of Ga. 41 and Ga. 151 near CVS Pharmacy.

Mayor Joe Barger said some citizens have expressed concern over children in the roadway.

The council voted that an adult must be present when children are collecting donations and that they must stay behind curbs.

“We’re wanting to do whatever we can do to keep people safe,” Barger said.

In other business at Ringgold City Council’s Monday night meeting:

  • The council voted against a previous request by the Masons to install a historical marker at Ringgold Gap Park. The request was denied at the request of legal council.

  • The city has applied for around $40,000 of stimulus dollars through the Georgia Department of Transportation.

  • Judy Pace has been confirmed as city clerk.

  • The city will extend the sewerage main on Sioux Trail to three homes for about $8,000.
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