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As of May 22, 2026, Phillip Caleb Parker did not have a website or any information online.

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Meet Ringgold mayoral candidate Randall Franks

Randall Franks holds a Bachelor of Business Administration. Demonstrating a commitment to public administration, he has completed over 250 hours of municipal government courses from the University of Georgia, earning the UGA and Georgia Municipal Association Certificate of Distinction.

Randall served on the Ringgold City Council from 2009 to 2021, holding leadership roles as Vice Mayor and Council Chair.

Randall is an actor (on the TV series "In the Heat of the Night"), a multiple Music Hall of Fame inductee for his Appalachian country music career, a columnist, and the author of 10 books.

Argues that when costs go up, local governments should look to "cut back on what is offered rather than raise" the financial burden on residents.

- Argues that when costs go up, local governments should look to "cut back on what is offered rather than raise" the financial burden on residents.

As of May 22, 2026, Randall Franks did not have a website or any information online.

Randall Franks

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Ringgold City Council Member Runoff

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