Dalton News

“They came very early, even before 10 a.m.”

Chad White brought 180 cupcakes to the Downtown Dalton Market Saturday. By 1 p.m., the cupcakes were gone. via Daily Citizen

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“If he were here today, he would say he was grateful. But I'm also sure he'd give credit to all of the people he worked with at Dalton Utilities over the years”

Under V.D. Parrott Jr.'s leadership, Dalton Utilities did things no other municipally owned utility has done, says current utility president Don Cope. via Dalton Daily Citizen

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Submitted by the city of Dalton Citizens will be able to view city of Dalton council meetings live via the Web beginning June 2. A new software system called Granicus will allow the council meetings to be ... via Dalton Daily Citizen

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The sounds of bluegrass will be heard in Whitfield County during the Conasauga Bluegrass Festival on May 31 and June 1. The event will be held at 3228 River Road Northeast in Dalton. via Dalton Daily Citizen

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Submitted by Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce The Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce announces plans to begin production of the Official 2008-2009 Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce Map. via Dalton Daily Citizen

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“They have electrical engineers and architects and are working on making the repairs.”

The lack of working smoke detectors in many areas of the Econo Lodge motel at Tampico Way in Dalton has led to the hotel's closing by Dalton Fire officials. via Dalton Daily Citizen

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“If you're out working in your yard he stops to talk to you.”

Joel Corn knew Bob and Diane Neuls had a retirement gift for him as he made his last round as their mail carrier Wednesday morning. via Dalton Daily Citizen

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“The river host 90 different fish species and 25 species of freshwater mussels. It is a real biological treasure trove. This is a chance for citizens to see what is at stake on the Conasauga River.”

The Coosa River Basin Initiative's Gordon County-based chapter organization, the New Echota Rivers Alliance , will host a canoe/kayak trip down the Conasauga River In Whitfield County May 10. via Dalton Daily Citizen

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Activities will include crafts, swimming, games, horseback riding and more. The cost is $70 for Girl Scouts and $80 for girls who aren't Girl Scouts. via Dalton Daily Citizen

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A downed tree briefly took out power to 1,828 North Georgia Electric Membership Corp. via Daily Citizen

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