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🌱 Patch AM: Dalton freshman makes early impact on ETSU men’s soccer hopes

Spotted on the Dalton calendar: State of Education & Workforce: Higher Education

Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Dalton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dalton freshman makes early impact on ETSU men's soccer hopes

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 93, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ETSU soccer optimistic heading into season (johnsoncitypress.com) — A freshman from Dalton, Joseph Gonzalez, is already turning heads for East Tennessee State's men's soccer team after a strong preseason exhibition. Coaches say the Bucs look deeper and more dangerous in attack this year, leaning on a mix of experienced seniors and promising underclassmen as they open the season with road matches at Queens and Clemson.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dalton

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    Thursday August 20
  • State of Education & Workforce: Higher Education
    Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce Dalton Convention Center 2211 Tony Ingle Pkwy
    8:30 am
  • Friday August 21
  • Ribbon Cutting: The Pulse Radio 101.1 FM
    Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce 100 S. Hamilton St. (At the Chamber)
    1:00 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • Ribbon Cutting: Cornerstone Caregiving
    Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce 1803 Abutment Rd Dalton, GA 30720 Suite 2
    10:30 am
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Community Briefing
    Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce 100 S Hamilton St, Dalton, GA 30720
    9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Golf vs. Dalton, Adairsville & Cass
    Ashworth Middle School 1591 Spring Place Smyrna Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705, USA
    4:00 pm
  • Varsity & JV Volleyball @ Lafayette Middle
    Heritage Middle School La Fayette Middle School, 419 Roadrunner Blvd, LaFayette, GA 30
    4:30 pm
  • Football vs. Darlington @ GC
    Ashworth Middle School 335 Warrior Path NE #9266, Calhoun, GA 30701, USA
    4:45 pm
  • Softball vs. North Whitfield @ Home
    Red Bud Middle School Calhoun, GA 30701
    5:00 pm
  • CHS Softball vs. NW Whitfield
    Calhoun City Schools Calhoun, GA 30701
    5:30 pm
  • Wednesday August 19
  • Volleyball vs. Coosa @ AMS
    Ashworth Middle School 9227, 333 Newtown Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 30701, USA
    4:30 pm
  • CMS Volleyball vs. Cedartown
    Calhoun City Schools Calhoun Middle School, 399 S River St, Calhoun, GA 30701, USA
    5:00 pm
  • Softball @ Chattooga
    Ashworth Middle School 989 GA-114, Summerville, GA 30747, USA
    5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The sweet kitten was found in Brookwood yesterday on Rio Vista Drive.
    Please call me and let me know if it's yours 706-508-9290 my kids are fallen fast for it so hurry please be able to describe the collar and the sex… (Nextdoor Brookwood)
  • Automation Personnel Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping/ Receiving Coordinator in Dalton. Apply here.
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Dalton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dalton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • The 'Mystery Vacations' That Give You No Idea Where You're Actually Going (tovima.com)

Ok Dalton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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