Dalton Daily Citizen

Dalton Daily Citizen Established in 1847 as The North Georgia Citizen, today the Dalton Daily Citizen covers Dalton, Georgia, and the surrounding areas.

Today, in the Dalton Daily Citizen:Heavy rainfall floods Greater Dalton area, prompting rescues but no major damageA tor...
08/05/2025

Today, in the Dalton Daily Citizen:
Heavy rainfall floods Greater Dalton area, prompting rescues but no major damage

A torrential 6.71 inches of rain inundated the Greater Dalton area Saturday night, flooding roads and triggering a handful of water rescues across Whitfield County, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. The National Weather Service said much of the rain fell in about a 30- to 45-minute period. First responders reported no significant injuries, deaths or ma...

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A torrential 6.71 inches of rain inundated the Greater Dalton area Saturday night, flooding roads and triggering a handful of water rescues across Whitfield County, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. The National Weather Service said much of the rain fell in about a 30- to....

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08/05/2025

Today, in the Dalton Daily Citizen:

Call (706) 278-3700 no later than 10 a.m. Chart submitted by Whitfield County Senior Center. TrendingWhitfield County Court ProceedingsOn the Agenda: Election discussion on Dalton City Council Monday agendaThe Whitfield County Senior Center — an activity center for people 50 and older — is locat...

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08/05/2025

Today, in the Dalton Daily Citizen:

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Today in the Dalton Daily Citizen: Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce and Whitfield County Schools Superintendent Dr...
08/05/2025

Today in the Dalton Daily Citizen:

Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce and Whitfield County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Ewton addressed citizens in a social media post on Monday, reminding the public that many students return to school today, Aug. 5, resulting in a potentially significant increase in traffic on roadways, especially near schools, where school buses and parents will be traveling to drop off and pick up students. “Please be ...

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Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce and Whitfield County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Ewton addressed citizens in a social media post on Monday, reminding the public that many students return to school today, Aug. 5, resulting in a potentially significant increase in traffic on roadways, espec...

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08/05/2025

Today, in the Dalton Daily Citizen:

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08/05/2025
Latest update from the National Weather Service: Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Peachtree City GA950 ...
08/04/2025

Latest update from the National Weather Service:

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

950 PM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

Hazardous Weather Outlook (north and central Georgia)

Scattered showers can be expected overnight (Sunday night) with a few isolated thunderstorms also possible in central Georgia. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible in any showers or thunderstorms.

Monday through Saturday...

A Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday evening. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially during the afternoon and evening hours, through most of the week.
Persistent rainfall over the next few day could pose a flooding
threat, particularly across central Georgia.

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

741 PM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Georgia, including, in northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A very moist airmass will remain in place across the region
over the next several days. Multiple rounds of scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected across much
of north and central Georgia through Monday. Widespread 1 to
3 inch totals with isolated totals up to 5 inches have
already been observed within the watch area since Saturday.
Additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with higher amounts up
to 5 inches remain possible through Monday evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

08/03/2025
08/02/2025
Be sure to check out star-studded Georgia Open going on this weekend at the Dalton Golf & Country Club, where spectators...
08/02/2025

Be sure to check out star-studded Georgia Open going on this weekend at the Dalton Golf & Country Club, where spectators get free entry to watch the action that includes local Georgia Hall of Fame golfer David Noll, all American collegiate golfers, now turning professionals, Steve Kibare and Ethan Day; the Dalton Golf and CC assistant professional golfers Jack Guipe and Reed Johnson are also participating. Additionally, The Farm golf professionals, Richard Rene and Mathew Cleary will be participating. And keep an eye out for New DDC Editor Jessica Waters, who will be onsite at various times throughout the weekend camera-stalking all the action for next week's sports pages - you may even end up in the paper!

08/02/2025

It’s National Back to School Month!

🍎Be careful with social media posts. Avoid posting full name, teacher, grade, etc. that a predator could use.
🍏Know what's safe to monogram & what isn't.
🍎Review safety measures.
🍏Make sure your child knows they can tell you anything.

08/02/2025

The time is NOW.

Applications to join the Dalton Fire Department are now open until August 15th. If you're ready to be a part of the best fire service in the land, this is a rare chance to join our family. Apply today, and be a Dalton firefighter.

For more information, and to apply: https://www.daltonga.gov/hr/page/firefighter-fire-department

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