🌱 Dalton PD Searches For Missing Man + Dalton Academy Career Fair

Good morning, everybody. Michelle Paul here with your Thursday edition of the Dalton Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny. High: 65 Low: 51.
• Friday: Periods of rain. High: 62 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Dalton today:

1. The Dalton Police Department is searching for Nicholas Lee Napier, who has been missing since Feb. 28. The 32-year-old man stands at about 5'11" with reddish brown hair and blue eyes; it is believed he may be in the Cleveland area but not confirmed. Anyone with information about Napier's location is asked to contact Detective Brian Shirley. (WDEF News 12F
2. Dalton Academy continues to lead its students in the right direction post-graduation by setting up career fairs. The school offers career fairs so students can learn more about local companies and decide whether to pursue a future career there. Representatives from area colleges are also present to share information on higher education options. (WDEF News 12)
3. Dalton police arrested 42-year-old Michael Kelley on Mar. 10 on an arrest warrant from McCracken County, KY. Kelley's warrant was connected to a sex trafficking investigation from January, in which he allegedly took both a 22-year-old woman and a 15-year-old juvenile from St. Louis. While waiting for the extradition process to proceed, Kelley is currently being held in Dalton; once moved to McCracken County, he will be charged with sodomy third-degree and first-degree sexual abuse. (KFVS 12)

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Today in Dalton:

• Love & Hiking For Couples - George W. Washington Trail (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Take a sneak peek at the 2023-2024 Dalton Police Cadets discount cards to use at your favorite establishments for a quick bite. These cards are currently in the process of being completed; follow the Dalton Police social media pages for updates on when and where you can purchase these cards. (Dalton Police Department via Facebook)
• Dr. Ryan Richards will be joining the Dalton Public Schools district as the new athletic director at Dalton High School Catamounts. Dr. Richards currently serves as a social studies teacher and the head basketball coach at Northwest High School. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)
• Join the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library on Apr. 1 for its Author Fest event, where over 30 authors will be attending for the public to meet and speak with. Kristine Anderson and Sherry Slover Patterson are two of the wonderful authors who will be at the event. (Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with 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.