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Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 11 arrested after raid of 7 Dalton-area massage parlors for suspected prostitution, illegal activities (11alive.com) — Law enforcement agencies raided seven massage businesses in Dalton and unincorporated Whitfield County, arresting 11 people after a months‑long investigation into suspected prostitution and possible sex trafficking. Investigators are still collecting evidence, more arrests are possible, and authorities say they'll release names and charges once the case progresses.
• Dalton council approves lower-than-proposed property tax increase (newschannel9.com) — Dalton homeowners will see a smaller property tax hike than first proposed after City Council approved a 6.67% increase over the rollback rate instead of 14%. The council also backed new Salvation Army duplex housing, funded turf and tennis court repairs at local parks, and addressed residents' concerns about future data center development in the city.
• Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Dalton metro area (magic1021.com) — Home values in Dalton and nearby communities are charted here, showing how prices have changed over the past year and five years, including a roughly flat year but strong five‑year gains in Dalton itself. If you're buying, selling, or just watching the market, this breakdown compares Dalton's typical home value with surrounding towns across the metro area.
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