I don't usually expect much from any government run facility. The people here don't smile and…read morethey're not very friendly. Is that a government prerequisite? They have stamps, so I'm sure they can help you with that.

When you go into speak to the manager she makes you wait 10min and then someone comes up and says…read moreshe is too busy to talk to you. They make you fill out a paper. No follow up call almost a week later.

You won't be disappointed it is the best library you'll ever go to I highly recommend this library…read moregreat staff even have video game!!!

I've visited this library about 4-5 times now & it doesn't seem to matter when I go, the women are…read morenever friendly & always seem bothered. As a graduate student, I mostly use the library at the university, nonetheless, it's always the same experience here. I even called once & asked to have a book placed on hold and the librarian told me she could not because she was too busy!

Our tour guide Matt did a great job telling us the history of the area. He answered all our…read morequestions and took his time explaining.

Our guide, Jody, made it great! Upon driving up to the museum, we didn't expect much and inside the…read moresmall museum wasn't much. But once we boarded the golf cart on the guided tour with Jody, that all changed. The weather was great, which always helps but the knowledge Jody shared at each stop took us back in history. As a teacher, I appreciated each detail and he (Jody) was always ready to answer questions. The property around the museum is where all of the history took place and Tunnel Hill takes great pride in their local treasure. I was surprised to learn all the seemingly small place had to offer. Kudos to all the people who work hard to keep this place alive. My kids and I had a great visit! I will note that it is more for middle school and up. And it's good for the kids to already have some knowledge about the Civil War. I only rate it one star less than perfect because the displays and mannequins need quite a bit of updating. You do have to have a good guide!

If love history and any kind then you must take a few minutes and stop and just take it in. I…read morethink sometimes we forget what this country has gone through and remembering is a way to make the future better for all.

THE BATTLE AT RINGGOLD GAP: A HERO IS REMEMBERED!…read more This little park is easy to miss if you are not looking for it along Highway 41 just east of downtown Ringgold. We drove right past it but realizing what we had missed, we stopped on the return trip. Just look for the stone wall and the large statue. This park consists of a historical monument to General Cleburne and several historic markers commemorating the Battle at Ringgold Gap and the beginning of the Atlanta Campaign. With only 4100 Confederate soldiers, Maj. Gen. Patrick Cleburne successfully defended the city of Ringgold against an army of 20,000 Union soldiers. The bronze statue, erected in 2003, depicts a man in a reflective posture with a determined expression. It pays great respect to a man who faced a sudden call to lead a demoralized group of men. With the number of men he went up against, it was sheer strategy and tenacity that allowed him to stay in control as long as he did. He became known as Stonewall of the West. This little park is a simple roadside park with picnic tables and not much else. It clearly exists as a Civil War Monument and should be respected as such. I

I took the Basic Motorcycle Training Course at the DDS in Dalton. It was taught by John Ringhoffer…read moreand Bart Williams. It was an excellent class. I expected this to be mainly classroom work and a little time on the bikes but I was pleasantly surprised. The bikes are furnished by the state and are all in excellent condition. I would say that 70-80% of the class was was on the bikes. We did numerous well thought out drills with lots of practice. I came in being very hesitant on my bike and left feeling 100 times more confident. I highly recommend it for even riders with some experience and for those thinking of getting one. You will know for sure if motorcycles are for you after this class. You get a discount on your insurance and for 90 days after the course you can just go pay the fee and get your M class GA license. John and Bart were great. Super passionate about motorcycles and a wealth of knowledge.

THE HISTORICAL RINGGOLD DEPOT…read more The Ringgold Depot, built in 1850, is one of the oldest antebellum railroad depots in Georgia. The depot was once used in the Civil War as a supply point for Confederate troops. In 1862, the locomotive, "The General" passed through the depot after being stolen from the Kennesaw station in a failed attempt to disrupt Confederate operations. The chase came to an end just two miles north of the depot. After sustaining damage from Union artillery during the In 1863 battle of Ringgold, the building sustained heavy damage and evidence of the repair is apparent as it is a lighter shade than other parts of the building. I love that this building is now being used for community events such as musical performances (the Christmas show is tonight), weddings, and other programs. It is a beautiful building that has been lovingly restored, (2003). We were very fortunate today to discover a couple of employees in the building who were able to give us a bit of history about the building and how it was used. Looking at the front of the building, you will see two identical doors, the door on the left was used for "colored people" who purchased their tickets and then had to wait outside until the train arrived. The door on the right was for "whites" because it was closer to the train and of course they were allowed to wait inside of the station. The young lady providing this information mentioned that she did not like talking about this racial history and it obviously made her uncomfortable but I really appreciated her honesty and openness. It was priceless! The original doors that lead to the train have been replaced but they are covered by huge sliding structures. These structures were moved away from the door so that we were able to stand on the platform and see what it was like to wait for the train. I was surprised at how close it was. I could have leaned out and licked it! We were also given information on how items, (including the mail) were loaded on the train.