🌱 Eagle Walk Trail Construction + New Academy Assitant Principal

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A stray morning thundershower. High: 72 Low: 60.
• Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 79 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Dalton today:

1. The Eagle Walk Trail, off Chattanooga Avenue along Mill Creek, will be closed beginning May 10 to make way for construction. A new trail system will be built to connect Haig Mill Lake Park with downtown Dalton is set to begin the first phase which includes paving a 1.1-mile trail along Mill Creek. Paving contractor North Georgia Paving will move on-site to make final preparations for construction, which is expected to take between six and eight months and conclude by the end of 2023. (Dalton GA)
2. Virginia Ruiz has been named assistant principal for The Dalton Academy starting next school year. Ruiz has diverse experience in education, having served as an ESOL teacher, department chair, and instructional technology coach and media specialist at Dalton High School. The principal of The Dalton Academy, Matt Mederios, is thrilled to have her on board and expects her passion for student-centered initiatives to be an asset to the school. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)
3. In a show of appreciation for the City of Dalton's charitable spirit, the United Way of Northwest Georgia has recognized the municipality as one of its All-Star Award winners. The award honors Dalton's employees for their dedicated support of charitable causes in the community. The City expressed gratitude for the honor and thanked all members of the community who contribute to making Dalton a thriving place to live, work, and play. (City of Dalton, GA - City Hall via Facebook)

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Coming up in Dalton:

Wednesday, May 10

• Kids Culinary Class At Creative Arts Guild (5:00 PM)

Thursday, May 11

• Brown Bag Lunch At Burr Park (11:00 AM)

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 know there are activities to do in Dalton all year long? Check out the 2023 Parks and Recreation Guide at the link to see what's coming up. (Dalton GA)
• Congratulations are in order for the Dalton High School Catamounts for clinching the state championship this week! (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you soon for 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.