🌱 Dalton PD Warns Residents Of Scam + Local Public Figure Passes Away

Hey, Dalton! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Cloudy with afternoon rain. High: 61 Low: 49.
• Friday: A morning t-storm; cloudy. High: 65 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. Authorities in Dalton are warning residents that phone scammers are posing as members of the Dalton Fire Department and asking for money. The scammer requested a monetary donation to benefit the Fire Department as well as asking for credit card and debit card information. Police emphasized that the Dalton Fire Department and Dalton Police Department do not call residents to solicit money. Contact Dalton police at 706-278-9085 if you receive a similar call. (Times Free Press)
2. Longtime member of the City of Dalton’s Public Safety Commission and former educator with the Dalton Public Schools, William B. “Bill” Weaver, passed away on Friday, Mar. 3, at the age of 87. The life-long resident of Dalton was respected by all in both the private and public sectors. (Local 3 News)
3. Julian Meza's kindergarten classmates cheered him on as he rode his custom adaptive bike, special bikes used for therapy and for mobility around the home, for the first time. Julian, a Dalton City Park School student, uses a wheelchair and his parents were able to buy the bike after finding the Specially Gifted Foundation, which provides assistance for families of children with disabilities. Most of the adults, including Julian's teacher Missi Roper, were crying as they watching Julian riding the bike. Roper said, "He's the best kid you could ever run into. He's got a great spirit, and his family is just precious. I'm so happy for him and so happy for his family." (Daily Citizen)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Dalton:

Friday, March 10

• FIRST Robotics Competition – Dalton Qualifier At Dalton Convention Center (9:00 AM)
• Luck O' The Irish Basketball Battle 2023 At Murray Recreation Deptment (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Whitfield County Schools (WCS) thanked everyone who voted WCS the 2023 Best of the Best Education Employer! The district said its goal is to hire exceptional teachers and support staff who aim for academic excellence. (Whitfield County Schools via Twitter)
  
• Congratulations to Jimmy Moore! He retired after nearly 29 years of dedicated service to the Whitfield County Public Works Department. (Whitfield County, Georgia via Facebook)
• For the 20th straight year, the City of Dalton's Finance Department is being recognized for a commitment to transparency and excellence! Click here to read more. (City of Dalton, GA - City Hall via Facebook)

That's it for today! 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.