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🌱 Patch AM: See what’s planned for the new affordable pocket neighborhood in Dalton
Coming up: Blues ALL WEEKEND at Doghobble Cellars on the Dalton Patch calendar
Good morning to you Dalton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what's planned for the new affordable pocket neighborhood in Dalton
- How to stay safe during today's dangerous heat in Dalton
- How Dalton's falling jobless rate could affect your next paycheck
Also on today's calendar: Blues ALL WEEKEND at Doghobble Cellars and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot and humid with sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 73.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Land Bank Authority accepts donation for development of affordable "pocket neighborhood" (local3news.com) — A new affordable "pocket neighborhood" is planned for a 1.3-acre city-owned parcel at Underwood Street and Dantzler Avenue in Dalton, now transferred through the Dalton-Whitfield Land Bank to a local nonprofit developer. Small owner-occupied cottages around a shared courtyard could break ground by year's end, as officials test this model to spur more affordable housing options in Dalton. 
2. Near-record heat today; Storms return this weekend (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Dalton is under a heat advisory today from 1 to 8 p.m., with heat index values expected to reach around 105 degrees and dangerous conditions for anyone outdoors. The intense heat will linger through Labor Day weekend, with highs in the 90s and daily chances for storms that could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds.
3. Dalton MSA jobless rate falls (daily-tribune.com) — Dalton's job market strengthened in July, with unemployment in the two-county Dalton metro area dipping to 3.6% as more residents found work compared to last year. The Georgia Department of Labor reports Dalton now has over 63,000 employed residents, even as total jobs and the labor force shifted slightly, offering a mixed but mostly positive snapshot for local workers and businesses.
4. Trial Begins in Pleasant Grove Park Quadruple Homicide (wdef.com) — Residents in Dalton are following the trial of 18-year-old Andres Jared Guzman, accused in the 2024 Pleasant Grove Park shooting that killed four young men, including two from Dalton. Prosecutors say a planned drug deal involving vape cartridges and marijuana turned into a deadly gunfight, while a cooperating witness described the robbery plan, aftermath, and efforts to hide guns, drugs, and evidence.
📸 Around Dalton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dalton
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- Women's Coffee
Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce Location to be decided.
8:30 am - Staff Holiday
Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720 - Student Holidays
Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720 - World Physical Therapy Day
Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720 - Student Holidays
Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720 - Staff Professional Learning Day
Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720 - ES - Progress Reports Issued
Whitfield County Dalton, GA 30720 - Member Mixer
Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation Northwest Georgia 110 Depot St. Dalton, GA 30720
4:00 pm - Blues ALL WEEKEND at Doghobble Cellars →
Doghobble Cellars, 598 E Main St, Blue Ridge
3:00 pm
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Sunday September 20
📣 Dalton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Golf vs. Christian Heritage & Calhoun
Ashworth Middle School 730 Witherow Bridge Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705, USA
4:00 pm - CMS Softball vs. Ashworth
Calhoun City Schools Ashworth Middle School, 9227, 333 Newtown Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 3
4:30 pm - Cross Country @ Baylor
Heritage Middle School Baylor School, 171 Baylor School Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, US
4:30 pm - Varsity & JV Volleyball @ Gordon Lee Middle
Heritage Middle School Gordon Lee Middle School, 300 Crescent Ave, Chickamauga, GA 307
4:30 pm
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors!
Puppy sitting opportunity — our sweet Lab puppy needs a friendly, reliable person. Flexible schedule, lots of play, and cuddles included. Email… (Nextdoor Frontier Trail NW to Santa Fe Trail NW)
- Mohawk Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Creeler - D Shift in Dalton. Apply here.
- Engineered Floors, LLC posted a job opening for ED Tufting Creeler in Dalton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dalton here.
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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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