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🌱 Patch AM: What Dalton’s new “Budget Book” will reveal about your tax bill

Coming up on the Dalton Patch calendar: Blues ALL WEEKEND at Doghobble Cellars

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What's up Dalton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Dalton's new "Budget Book" will reveal about your tax bill
  • Meet Dalton's newly promoted police sergeant and fire lieutenant
  • Can Dalton Academy turn things around in Thursday's home match?

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• THE BUDGET BOOK: Where public budgets meet household budgets (daltoncitizen.com) — Dalton taxpayers are facing tentative 2026 millage rate proposals above rollback and current rates from several local taxing authorities, sparking confusion and concern. The Dalton Daily Citizen is launching "The Budget Book," a rolling, data-driven project to explain local budgets, salaries, tax terms, and real-world household impacts so Dalton residents can better understand and respond to these financial decisions.
   

• Dalton Police Officer, Firefighter Promoted (chattanoogan.com) — Dalton residents have two newly promoted public safety leaders, as Sergeant Ben Ridley of the Dalton Police Department and Lieutenant Jake Warnix of the Dalton Fire Department were formally recognized by the Public Safety Commission. Both bring years of service, specialized training, and commendations that strengthen the city's police investigations and advanced fire and rescue capabilities.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Myah York Leads Dade County to Win (maxpreps.com) — Dalton Academy's volleyball team continues a tough season, falling 2-0 to Dade County and extending a long losing streak as they sit at 0-24. Local fans still have a chance to cheer them on soon, with the Pumas set to host Gordon Central at home on Thursday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We love this restaurant.
    Food is always good. Service is great. Very reasonably priced. (Nextdoor Lakemont)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Dalton. Apply here.
  • Engineered Floors posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Dalton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dalton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chatsworth

  • Jon Ossoff secures federal funding for Georgia rural hospitals (eciks.org)
  • AdventHealth Georgia challenges community to light porches pink for breast cancer awareness (daltoncitizen.com)

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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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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