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Hello Dalton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators found in raids on seven Dalton-area massage businesses.
  • How much more Dalton homeowners will pay after the new tax rate.
  • See how Dalton home prices stack up against nearby cities now.

Also on today's calendar: Little Mania Wrestling: Big Action, Tiny Wrestlers! Dalton, GA! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11 arrested after raid of 7 Dalton-area massage parlors for suspected prostitution, illegal activities (11alive.com) — Law enforcement agencies raided seven massage businesses in Dalton and unincorporated Whitfield County, arresting 11 people after a months‑long investigation into suspected prostitution and possible sex trafficking. Investigators are still collecting evidence, more arrests are possible, and authorities say they'll release names and charges once the case progresses.
   

• Dalton council approves lower-than-proposed property tax increase (newschannel9.com) — Dalton homeowners will see a smaller property tax hike than first proposed after City Council approved a 6.67% increase over the rollback rate instead of 14%. The council also backed new Salvation Army duplex housing, funded turf and tennis court repairs at local parks, and addressed residents' concerns about future data center development in the city.
   

• Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Dalton metro area (magic1021.com) — Home values in Dalton and nearby communities are charted here, showing how prices have changed over the past year and five years, including a roughly flat year but strong five‑year gains in Dalton itself. If you're buying, selling, or just watching the market, this breakdown compares Dalton's typical home value with surrounding towns across the metro area.
   

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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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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