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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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Newsroom Picks – July 4, 2025

Newsroom Picks Today in History On July 4, 1999, the Sunday Citizen-News reported that the population of Whitfield…

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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…

National News

US Senate narrowly passes GOP megabill after overnight session; bill now headed to House

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans approved their signature tax break and spending cuts package Tuesday with a tie-breaking…

State And Nation

Georgia’s new social media age verification law blocked by judge

Georgia kids can continue liking, commenting and subscribing without notifying their parents this summer after a federal judge…

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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…

Area Arrests

Area Arrests (Published July 2, 2025)

Editor’s note: The following information is compiled from public records taken from reports from local law enforcement agencies.…