Dalton Daily Citizen

12/24/2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a U.S. citizen from Whitfield County wanted on a felony warrant for sexual exploitation of children during a border inspection Monday in Brownsville, Texas.

CBP says the warrant was issued by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office. Local confirmation and additional details are pending. Updates to come.

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Federal officers arrested a Whitfield County man wanted on a felony warrant for sexual exploitation of children at the U.S.–Mexico border, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. CBP officials […]

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

Whitfield County warfare: Coahulla’s Colts trounce Southeast’s Raiders in nonregion bout

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In a Whitfield County battle on the court Thursday evening, Coahulla Creek High School’s boys’ and girls’ teams left with a win over Southeast Whitfield High School. The Lady Colts […]

12/23/2025

High School Hardcourt Roundup: Christian Heritage, Murray County extend win streaks

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12/23/2025

A ‘cultural experience’ North Murray students visit Dalton supermarket during multicultural field trip

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As local high school students prepared for Christmas break this year, several students from North Murray High School took part in a multicultural celebration at Dalton’s Talpa Supermarket on Thursday. […]

12/21/2025

12/21/2025

Today, we pause to honor and remember Deputy Durwin Potts on the anniversary of his line of duty death.

Deputy Potts faithfully served the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office for many years and was truly loved by all who knew him. His dedication, character, and commitment to protecting others left a lasting impact on our agency and our community.

Deputy Potts made the ultimate sacrifice on December 21, 1996. We are forever grateful for his service and the life he gave in the line of duty. His legacy continues to live on through those who serve today.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Deputy Potts and keep his family continuously in our thoughts and prayers. He will never be forgotten. 🖤💙

12/20/2025

CORONER IDENTIFIES VICTIMS IN FATAL I-75 CRASH

The Whitfield County Coroner’s Office, working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, has identified the three people who died in a crash Thursday, Dec. 4, on Interstate 75 southbound near Exit 336.

Those killed are:
• Jamal Ali Omar Mitchell, 44, of Zion, Illinois
• Steven Wayne Davis, 39, of Grayslake, Illinois
• Geoffrey Dejon Mitchell, 19, of Waukegan, Illinois

12/20/2025

Georgia Power wins approval to nearly double generating capacity

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ATLANTA — State regulators granted Georgia Power the authority for an historic expansion of its capacity to generate electricity in a unanimous vote Friday. The decision by the five elected […]

12/20/2025

Dalton State College celebrates more than 340 graduates at Fall commencement

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Dalton State College recognized more than 340 graduates during its Fall Commencement ceremony, marking a 6% increase over the fall 2024 graduating class. The event celebrated students who have completed […]

12/20/2025

Thursday narcotics arrests highlight how ‘trafficking’ charges are defined

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Two Whitfield County residents were arrested Thursday, following a narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of 69 grams of methamphetamine – an amount that qualifies as “trafficking” under Georgia […]

12/20/2025

Bulldogs Sports Roundup

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Klatsky Is Having A Blast John Frierson /Frierson Files When the Georgia men’s basketball season began back on Nov. 3, Brandon Klatsky had two main goals for himself. The redshirt […]