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And on the Dalton Patch calendar - Chattooga at Southeast Whitfield
Coffee in hand, Dalton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Dalton students just earned new help paying for college?
- How Dalton-area officers helped dismantle a major meth trafficking operation
- Why Dalton State just earned "Great College to Work For" honors
Also on today's calendar: Bunco for the Cure 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 66.
- Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• GNTC Foundation awards fall 2026 scholarships (allongeorgia.com) — Several Dalton and Whitfield County students have earned fall 2026 scholarships from the Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation, helping cover tuition, supplies, and other costs. Awards range from adult education and nursing support to construction, trucking, and first-generation student scholarships, underscoring new opportunities for local residents preparing to join northwest Georgia's workforce. 
• Ringgold man sentenced to 30 years for trafficking methamphetamine (wdef.com) — A major meth trafficking case tied to Whitfield County and involving the Dalton Police Department has ended with a 30-year sentence for a Ringgold man. Investigators say a joint task force seized more than three pounds of meth and secured the defendant's sixth felony conviction, with 15 years to be served in state prison and strict probation to follow.
• Brenau named a '2026 Great College to Work For' (wgtjradio.com) — Dalton State College has been named one of only two Georgia institutions on the 2026 "Great College to Work For" list, alongside Brenau University. The recognition is based largely on employee feedback about workplace policies, supervision, and overall well-being, highlighting Dalton's local college as a strong employer in higher education.
📸 Around Dalton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dalton
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★ Featured events ★
- Chattooga at Southeast Whitfield →
Southeast Whitfield High School, 1954 Riverbend Rd, Dalton
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Bunco for the Cure 2026 →
Creative Arts Guild, 520 West Waugh Street, Dalton
6:00 pm - RUN Dalton Brewing Company →
Dalton Brewing Company, 112 W. King Street, Dalton
6:00 pm - Forsaken Lab Haunted Attraction →
britebox Fun lab, 1444 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd NW, Dalton
7:00 pm - NPC Southern Muscle Showdown →
Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton
8:00 am - Forsaken Lab Haunted Attraction →
britebox Fun lab, 1444 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd NW, Dalton
7:00 pm - N. Georgia Fried Pickle Festival →
North Georgia Ag Fairgrounds, 500 Legion Drive, Dalton - NPC Southern Muscle Showdown →
Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton
8:00 am - Lance's Legacy 5k and Fun Run →
Dalton GA
9:00 am - Fiddle Fest - Fiddleheads Turns 15! →
Fiddleheads Garden Center, 1237 W. Walnut Ave, Dalton
10:00 am - Face Mug Workshop →
Creative Arts Guild, 520 West Waugh Street, Dalton
10:00 am - Fiddle Fest – Fiddleheads Turns 15! →
Fiddleheads Garden Center, 1237 W. Walnut Ave, Dalton
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 Dalton Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey everyone iam Tammy I have lived in GA since I was 7 yrs old iam from North Carolina High Point NC.
at that I have been in murray co. Now for yrs I stay to much I dont get in no one's business alot of ppl here in this co. Say they know me but really… (Nextdoor Cedar Ridge/Mitchell Bridge) - Comes with free salsa !!!
For this Saturday my GA friends Dalton & Chatsworth Area Message me for more details (Nextdoor E Walnut Ave)
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Dalton. Apply here.
- Southern Tire Mart, LLC posted a job opening for Mobile Service Technician in Dalton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dalton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chatsworth
- Roundup: Regular season nears end (daily-tribune.com)
Ringgold
- This Week's Search For The Best Tacos In Town Takes Us To Fiesta Mexicana (chattanoogapulse.com)
- 9th Annual Butterfly Festival Returns To Ringgold Oct. 10 (chattanoogan.com)
- Ringgold man pleads guilty to trafficking more than 3 pounds of meth, DA says (newschannel9.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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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