Dalton News

A Dalton man was denied bond Monday in Whitfield County Magistrate Court after Dalton police charged him with hitting a man on the head with a handgun and trying to rob him last November.

Southeast Whitfield High School senior Karina Sandoval was already looking forward to going to Dalton State College next year.

Editor's note: The Daily Citizen will upon request print a notice about anyone found not guilty of the charges listed in Area Arrests, or if the charges have been dropped.

Several roads in Whitfield and Murray counties became problematic for drivers Sunday afternoon when heavy showers passed through the areas bringing flash flooding with them.

When most people think of Providence Ministries, they probably think of its homeless shelters.

The National Memorial Day Parade will have a grand local flavor. J.R. Martinez, a Dalton High School graduate who considers Dalton his hometown, is the grand marshal for the parade, which will be on Monday, May 27, at 2 p.m. in Washington, D.C. "Being the grand marshal for this year's ninth annual National Memorial Day Parade is a tremendous ... (more)

Those who own property in Whitfield County outside the Dalton city limits could get a bit of sticker shock when they get their tax bills this year.

With all the intensive rain and flooding going on in and around the Dalton area as of late, it's impossible not to be aware of the fickleness of Mother Nature.

David Pennington, the mayor of Dalton, is making noises about challenging incumbent Gov.

The Dalton Police Department is asking for help from the public in identifying a suspect in the April theft of a motorcycle from the parking lot of an area credit union.

Those who own property in Whitfield County outside the Dalton city limits could get a bit of sticker shock when they get their tax bills this year.

Dalton resident Lindsey Derrick plays an extra in tonight's season four finale of "The Vampire Diaries" at 8 on the CW channel.

Two Dalton Public Schools employees are getting promotions. Morris Innovative High School Principal Jennifer Phinney will become director of school support for the school system while Dalton High School athletic director and assistant principal Ron Ward will move to associate principal, the second in command at Dalton High under Steve Bartoo, who ... (more)

David Pennington, the mayor of Dalton, is making noises about challenging incumbent Gov.

Trail runners and mountain bikers will soon have a place to play right in the heart of Dalton.

Whitfield County Environmental Health conducts inspections of restaurants. The inspectors may require a re-inspection. Restaurants are required by law to post their most recent inspection permit.

Before the advent of the automobile, one of the most sought-after individuals was the village blacksmith.

Dalton's carpet industry began to soar in the 1960s, and Charles Bowen Jr. says some of the companies tried to entice his father to leave Dalton High School, where he was principal, and join them.

Jared and Joshua Marlin might not do every single thing together, but they have an awful lot in common.

Some men have a calling to the ministry. Dr. Paul Bradley was called to medicine.