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Whitfield County girl who suffered near-fatal bicycle wreck now in therapy in Atlanta

Norah Paulk, a Whitfield County girl who suffered a broken neck and other severe injuries in a bicycle…

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Child bicycle helmet giveaway Tuesday at Dalton First Baptist Church

The Northwest Georgia Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) will give away about 50 children’s bicycle helmets Tuesday at…

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Tractor trailer carrying ‘40,000 pounds of peanuts’ catches fire in Dalton, no injuries reported

Around “40,000 pounds of peanuts” were victim to a tractor trailer fire near West Walnut Avenue on Tuesday…

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Class Acts

The following local students were among those awarded degrees by Dalton State College at its spring 2025 commencement…

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Whitfield County Board of Education unanimously approves 2026 budget

Following a second hearing on Whitfield County Schools’ tentative budget for the 2026 fiscal year, members of the…

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Dalton reveals ‘best’ viewing locations for Friday’s fireworks

After a test run of fireworks set off North Georgia Fairgrounds – the location of this year’s City…

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Dalton sets rollback ‘24 millage rate

The Dalton City Council voted Monday night to set the City’s final millage rate for 2024 property taxes…

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Wet Work: Whitfield County Fire Department responded to vehicle had submerged in pond

On Tuesday, July 1, at approximately 6:22 a.m., six firefighters with the Whitfield County Fire Department responded to…

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City imposes moratorium on vape shops, massage parlors and other ‘regulated’ businesses

The Dalton City Council voted 4-0 Monday to approve a six-month moratorium on new adult entertainment centers, event…

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AAA warns of common Independence Day hazards: Fireworks and grilling are among the most common risks

As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with backyard barbecues, fireworks displays and poolside gatherings, AAA reminds homeowners…