🌱 Dalton Native 12th NFL Draft Pick + Fatal Crash W/ Stolen Tow Truck

Good morning, everybody. It's Saturday in Dalton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 56.
• Sunday: Cloudy with rain tapering off. High: 71 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, a former Catamount player, was selected 12th overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft. Although many were shocked by the move, no one in Dalton, GA was surprised since Gibbs had showcased his talent from his days at Harmon Field. Gibbs led the Crimson Tide in receiving and rushing yards in his career year at Alabama, making him the highest-drafted running back by the Lions since Barry Sanders in 1989.(Local 3 News)
2. A stolen tow truck was involved in a fatal crash in Murray County that killed the owner of the truck from Whitfield County. The suspect who stole the tow truck was chased by the truck's owner in his pickup truck, leading to a collision that resulted in the death of the pickup truck driver and severe injuries to the tow truck driver. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident with assistance from the Murray County and Whitfield County Sheriff's Offices.(Local 3 News)
3. Dalton soccer player Luis Favela has been a goal-scoring machine for the Catamounts this season. With his size, athleticism, and great shot, Favela has been a standout player for his team. Alongside teammate Ezekiel Ortiz, who has assisted him in almost all of his goals this season, Favela has helped lead Dalton to the state semifinals, where they hope to secure a fourth straight state title appearance. (WDEF News 12)

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Today in Dalton:

Saturday, April 29

• 1st Annual Raider Nation Eggstravaganza & Car Show At Southeast Whitfield High School (10:00 AM)
• Classic Fest At North Georgia Ag Fairgrounds (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Dalton area at the link! (Dalton Patch)
• Did you miss hanging out at Burr Park yesterday afternoon for the Georgia Cities Week celebration? No worries, check out the photos of the fun that was had at the link. (City of Dalton, GA - City Hall via Facebook)
• A new study by Bumper.com found that electric vehicle ‘charging deserts’ – places where charging stations and ports are in short supply – stretch across states, largely divided by economic and racial lines. On average in Georgia, there are 2.22 charge ports per 10,000 people. Learn more about EV charging rates in Georgia and nationwide at the link. (Bumper.com)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all soon for another 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.