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In today's newsletter:

• How will Dalton's new school millage proposal hit your tax bill?

Also on today's calendar: Blues ALL WEEKEND at Doghobble Cellars and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
• Tuesday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Introducing The Budget Book: Following public money into household budgets (daltoncitizen.com) — Dalton homeowners are facing a proposed Dalton Public Schools millage rate of 8.05 mills for 2026, which is about 2.89% higher than the current rate and could raise individual tax bills. The Dalton Daily Citizen's new Budget Book project will keep unpacking how decisions by Dalton schools, Whitfield County and nearby cities combine to affect your property taxes, fees and overall household budget.
   

📸 Around Dalton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dalton

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Blues ALL WEEKEND at Doghobble Cellars →
  Doghobble Cellars, 598 E Main St, Blue Ridge
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• The Kiwanis Club of Dalton →
  Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• NGXCL 3 Wildwood Run →
  Dalton GA
Thursday September 24
• Great Dalton Chamber Business Expo: Red, White, & Business →
  Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton
  10:00 am
• RUN Dalton Brewing Company →
  Dalton Brewing Company, 112 W. King Street, Dalton
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Little Mania Midget Wrestling -Invades -Dalton, GA! →
  324 South Depot Street, Dalton
• King's Self Storage Fall Festival and Rummage Sale →
  2440 Dug Gap Road, Dalton
• 2026 Pink Robe Society Leadership Summit →
  Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton
  9:00 am
• Dancing With The Murray Stars →
  Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton
  5:30 pm
• Dancing with Murray Stars →
  Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton
  5:30 pm
• Little Mania Wrestling: Big Action, Tiny Wrestlers! Dalton, GA! →
  Crescent City Tavern, 324 S Depot St, Dalton
  7:00 pm
• Little Mania Midget Wrestling - Dalton, GA →
  Crescent City Tavern, 324 S Depot St, Dalton
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Dalton GA - Midget Mayhem / Little Mania Mini Wrestling! (Ages 16+) →
  324 South Depot Street, Dalton

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi everyone!
  My neighbor left their kittens when they moved out. I think...think.. the baby is the only one not spayed. I don't mind them hanging around here due… (Nextdoor Dalton Crossing)

• Whitfield County Schools posted a job opening for Head Soccer Coach-Boys in Dalton. Apply here.
• Americhem, Inc. posted a job opening for Compounder Operator - 2nd Shift in Dalton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dalton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chatsworth

• Ladd McConkey and his wife reveal they're having a baby boy (amedpost.com)

Ringgold

• Tucker Underwood & Friends LIVE at Barrelhouse Ballroom This Friday! (hits96.com)
• Week 5 scores and recaps (nowgeorgia.com)
• Nancy Joy Peters (chattanoogan.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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