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🌱 Patch AM: Dalton man denied bond after serious felony sex charges filed
Coming up: Dalton Home Show on the Dalton Patch calendar
Hey there, Dalton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Dalton man denied bond after serious felony sex charges filed
- How Dalton residents can help Thor and other shelter pups today
- Why a Democratic candidate is spending campaign time in deep-red Dalton
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 87, low: 63.
- Tuesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dalton man arrested on statutory rape, child molestation charges, sheriff says (fox5atlanta.com) — A Dalton resident has been arrested on multiple felony sex offense charges following an investigation by the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit. Authorities say the man faces statutory rape and child molestation counts tied to two separate cases, and jail records show he was denied bond. Officials have not released details about victims' ages or where the alleged crimes occurred. 
• Pet of the Week: Meet Thor (daltoncitizen.com) — Thor, a 4-year-old Chihuahua–pug mix, is up for adoption through the Humane Society of Northwest Georgia on Veterans Drive in Dalton, which welcomes walk-in visitors Fridays and Saturdays. The shelter also needs medium dog treats, which locals can drop off at the Dalton facility to support pups awaiting new homes.
• Bottoms heads into deep-red Northwest Georgia as Jackson rallies with Kemp (11alive.com) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms brought her affordability and healthcare message to Dalton this weekend, headlining the Whitfield County Democrats' Kennedy-Carter Dinner. Her visit to traditionally Republican Whitfield and Catoosa counties contrasts with GOP nominee Rick Jackson's metro Atlanta rally with Gov. Brian Kemp, underscoring how both campaigns are courting voters across Georgia.
📸 Around Dalton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dalton
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★ Featured events ★
- Dalton Home Show →
Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Ribbon Cutting: Cornerstone Caregiving
Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce 1803 Abutment Rd Dalton, GA 30720 Suite 2
10:30 am - Community Briefing
Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce 100 S Hamilton St, Dalton, GA 30720
9:00 am - Safety Preparedness Month
Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720 - Ribbon Cutting: Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Collective
Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce 1012 Riverburch Pkwy Dalton, GA
4:30 pm - Women's Coffee
Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce Location to be decided.
8:30 am
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
📣 Dalton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CHS Cross Country @ Georgia Highlands Invitational
Calhoun City Schools Calhoun, GA 30701
4:30 pm - Golf vs. Rockmart, Cass, Cedartown & Calhoun
Ashworth Middle School 150 Club Dr, Cedartown, GA 30125, USA
4:00 pm - Volleyball @ Model
Ashworth Middle School 164 Barron Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161, USA
4:30 pm - Softball vs. Cartersville (DH) @ Home
Red Bud Middle School Calhoun, GA 30701
4:30 pm - CMS Softball @ Rockmart (DH)
Calhoun City Schools Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Hwy, Rockmart, GA 30153\
4:30 pm - Volleyball @ Rome
Red Bud Middle School Calhoun, GA 30701
5:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello.
I recently purchased a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home and I'm looking for a complete deep cleaning before I move in. Are you currently available? Contact… (Nextdoor E walnut)
- Vitruvian Health posted a job opening for Equipment / Dietary Cart / Cleaning Tech - Food Services - FT in Dalton. Apply here.
- Super Dollar posted a job opening for Sushi Chef in Dalton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dalton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chatsworth
- FWC charges Georgia man for defrauding Florida residents Free Access (palatkadailynews.com)
- The Friday Cheat Sheet: Local squads return to gridiron tonight in season openers (daltoncitizen.com)
- Llama and alpaca handlers educate, compete at State Fair (therealwv.com)
Ringgold
- Volunteers deliver cleanup gear as Ringgold businesses start to recover from more flooding (newschannel9.com)
- Overnight storms and flash floods impact the Ringgold community (local3news.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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