1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (150+ words) Published 4:13 am Tuesday, March 3, 2026 WHITFIELD COUNTY " Whitfield County Schools will host an informational meeting for parents of students with disabilities in grades 812 on Thursday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia College & Career Academy, 2300 Maddox Chapel Road. The meeting is designed…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago  (540+ words) Published 4:11 am Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The candidate qualifying period for the 2026 election cycle began Monday, March 2, and runs through Friday, March 6. Major party candidates are qualifying to appear on the May 19 primary ballot. Independent and political-body candidates are qualifying for placement…...

2+ hour, 1+ min ago  (430+ words) Published 3:43 am Tuesday, March 3, 2026 people" who had received burn injuries, said Whitfield County Sheriff's Office Detective Brandon Fincher. Fincher, who also serves as the sheriff's office's public information officer, said officers " as well as the Whitfield County Fire Department and…...

6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (241+ words) Published 4:14 am Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Cookie Finder " Scan the QR code to find local booth locations and schedules. Which is your favorite Girl Scout Cookie? " Thin Mints Other Girl Scout Alumni " Former Girl Scout? Share your favorite memory or proudest achievement....

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (532+ words) Published 1:27 am Tuesday, February 24, 2026 By Dick Yarbrough / Syndicated Columnist Let us revisit the matter of drilling for titanium dioxide in our Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in order that the world as we know it never runs out of toothpaste whitener....

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (487+ words) Published 1:28 am Tuesday, February 24, 2026 By Mark Millican / Local Columnist You could bet a dollar, pick three games and if your teams won, collect $5. Pick four teams and win all of them, $10 was the payoff. This was all new to me…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (725+ words) Published 1:18 am Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Band members and vocalists performing in the Artistic Civic Theatre's upcoming production of "Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical" rehearse on the theater's Mashburn Stage. Seven performances of the musical which chronicles the life of…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (183+ words) Published 1:16 am Tuesday, February 24, 2026 By City of Dalton "Why do we celebrate Arbor Day? To recognize the importance of trees in our lives and the environment, to promote tree planting and preservation, and to honor the good stewards of our…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1295+ words) Published 3:27 am Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Nine congressional hopefuls address immigration, tariffs and debt at Dalton forum District 14 forum draws nine candidates, 150 attendees Nine of the 21 certified candidates seeking Georgia's 14th Congressional District seat outlined their positions on immigration, tariffs, federal spending and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (256+ words) Published 3:28 am Wednesday, February 18, 2026 President Donald Trump is expected to visit Rome on Thursday as early voting continues in Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election. Trump confirmed the planned trip during remarks Monday, saying the field to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie…...