🌱 2023 Firefighter Of The Year + New Anglican Church In Dalton

Hello all. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Dalton Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Pleasant with sunshine. High: 72 Low: 51.
• Friday: Cloudy. High: 72 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. Lt. Gary Stanley of the Dalton Fire Department was recognized by the City of Dalton as the city's 2023 Firefighter of the Year on Tuesday, Mar. 28. Stanley has served the community for 24 years and was selected for the honor through a vote by his fellow firefighters. Chief Todd Pangle said, "You may remember him; we recognized him recently (with a certificate of commendation for life-saving heroics after a motor vehicle crash near his home) so this has been a good span of time for Lt. Stanley." (City of Dalton Fire Department via Facebook)
2. Dalton's new Anglican fellowship will be holding its first service on Sunday, Apr. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites on 934 Market St. Rev. Rick Gillert, who helped to start the church in Dalton, said of choosing the city for the new fellowship, "One reason for Dalton is that we have a church in Chattanooga. ... This is also where I have been serving as [hospice] chaplain, and I had a desire to have a church in this area, so I thought I would help plant one here." (Dalton Daily Citizen)
3. Dalton Public Schools held the district's first-ever Elementary Soccer Tournament in which all six of Dalton's elementary schools competed. Park Creek School won first place in the co-ed tournament after winning all of their games. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Dalton:

Thursday, March 30

• Family Storytime At Eastage Library, Chattanooga (10:00 AM)
• Josh Meloy At The Barrelhouse Ballroom, Chattanooga (7:00 PM)

Friday, March 31

• Jacob Bryant At Crescent City Tavern (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters! To help with your search, here's a roundup of newly-listed homes to hit the market in and around the Dalton area. (Dalton Patch)
• Don't miss out on getting this year's Dalton Police Cadet discount card. The card sale will take place on Thursday, Mar. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the front parking lot of the Dalton Police Services Center. (Dalton Police Department via Facebook)
• Author Fest is almost here! Join the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library on Saturday, Apr. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and meet over 30 authors, attend panel discussions, and enjoy crafts, games, and egg hunts for the kids. (Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.