🌱 Patch AM: What a key witness revealed in Dalton’s Pleasant Grove Park murder trial

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In today's newsletter:

• What a key witness revealed in Dalton's Pleasant Grove Park murder trial
• Want a behind-the-scenes look at how Dalton's government really works?
• Simple daily moves Dalton residents can use to cut stress fast

Also on today's calendar: Blues ALL WEEKEND at Doghobble Cellars and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 71.
• Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Testimony begins in quadruple-murder trial (daltoncitizen.com) — Testimony is underway in the felony-murder trial over the August 2024 shootings that killed four people at Pleasant Grove Park in Dalton, with prosecutors arguing the deaths occurred during an armed robbery. A key co-defendant has already pleaded guilty and testified, and the Dalton Daily Citizen is providing continuing coverage of this closely watched Whitfield County case.
   

2. Applications Open For 2026 Citizens Government Academy In Dalton (chattanoogan.com) — Dalton residents can now apply for the 2026 Citizens Government Academy, a free October program that meets Thursday evenings and concludes at the Nov. 2 Mayor and Council meeting. Participants will learn how city departments—from public safety to utilities and tourism—operate, tour key facilities, and explore ways to get more involved in local boards, jobs, or elected office.
   

3. Keeping Fit: Move more, stress less (daily-tribune.com) — A Dalton-based fitness consultant explains how small, consistent bouts of movement can significantly boost heart health, mood, and social connection. By adding short walks, simple strength training, or group activities, residents can lower stress, improve sleep, and reduce risks for depression and chronic disease without spending hours in the gym.
   

4. Converse Mourns the Loss of Former Board of Trustees Member Bee Smith Maybank '66 (converse.edu) — Longtime Dalton resident and community volunteer Beatrice "Bee" Smith Maybank, a former Converse University trustee and local business owner, passed away in town on September 1. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Dalton this Sunday, with friends encouraged to attend or donate in her memory to the church or her endowed scholarship.
   

📸 Around Dalton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dalton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Dalton Home Show →
  Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Staff Holiday
  Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720
• Student Holidays
  Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720
Tuesday September 8
• World Physical Therapy Day
  Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720
• Staff Professional Learning Day
  Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720
• Student Holidays
  Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720
Wednesday September 9
• ES - Progress Reports Issued
  Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720
Thursday September 10
• Member Mixer
  Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation Northwest Georgia 110 Depot St. Dalton, GA 30720
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Blues ALL WEEKEND at Doghobble Cellars →
  Doghobble Cellars, 598 E Main St, Blue Ridge
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 4
• Cross-Country Etowah River Rumble -- Boling Park
  Red Bud Middle School Calhoun, GA 30701
  6:00 pm
• CHS Football @ Troup
  Calhoun City Schools Callaway Stadium, 801 Dallis St, LaGrange, GA 30240, USA
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Cheer Competition @ Lafayette High
  Heritage Middle School LaFayette High School, 5178 Round Pond Rd, LaFayette, GA 30728\
  7:30 am
Tuesday September 8
• First Day of School
  Murray County Chatsworth, GA 30705

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💬 Chatter

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• Anyone have a riding lawn mower we could borrow?
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• Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Part Time in Dalton. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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