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At the outset of 2024, Thrive Regional Partnership welcomed nine new trustees to its board that reflect growing county representation and corporate leadership across the tri-state, 16-county greater Chattanooga region.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Tuesday announced the 40 fellows selected for the 2023-2024 Class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and economic development training opportunity for individuals currently living and/or working in one of ARC’s 13 Appalachian states.

The replacement of the playground at Dalton’s Harlan Godfrey Civitan Park is about 70% complete, according to City Administrator Andrew Parker.

Dalton City Council member Dennis Mock has announced he will seek reelection in November to the Ward 1 seat.

Dr. John Chung, a dermatologist who operates clinics across North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee including in Dalton, and his practice have agreed to pay the federal government more than $6

The Dalton City Council has removed the first reading of an ordinance that would roll back serving hours for alcoholic beverages from the agenda for tonights council meeting, according to

The Dalton Police Department has seen an uptick in the number of calls related to the city’s bars, said City Administrator Andrew Parker.

Dalton High School is excited to welcome Lee Collins as principal for the 2023-24 school year.

Whitfield County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jevin Jensen said the positive thing is that the county only has to re-roof the county jail every 20 years or so.

Former Dalton mayor Ray Elrod was a "true public servant," said current Mayor David Pennington.