Wisconsin Rapids Woman Enters Not Guilty to 8th OWI

Thursday, February 5th, 2026 -- 11:01 AM

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Wisconsin Rapids woman accused of her 8th OWI will represent herself at trial.

According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Georgia Ring appeared in a Marathon County courtroom on Wednesday, telling the judge she would like to proceed Pro Se, meaning she will move forward without an attorney.

She then waived her right to a preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea to the charge. The 61-year-old is accused of driving drunk on Interstate 39 near Locker Road in January.

Officers initially pulled her over for speeding, but immediately noticed signs of impairment. She failed a field sobriety test and was jailed on a probation violation and 8th OWI.

Her previous convictions date back to at least 2009, according to court records. She faces up to 12.5 years in prison and $50,000 in fines if found guilty. Further court action is scheduled for March 5th.

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