🌱 Finance Department Recognized + Dalton Students Attend FutureFest

Hello, everybody! It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partial sunshine. High: 58 Low: 46.
• Sunday: Periods of rain. High: 55 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. Dalton's Finance Department recently received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 20th consecutive year. The award recognizes financial departments for their efforts in transparency and excellence and is awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association. (Dalton Daily Citizen)
2. Students from Dalton High School and the Dalton Academy recently attended FutureFest, a combined college and career fair held at the Junior Achievement Discover Center. During the fair, students met with representatives from different local colleges and businesses to learn about the various options available to them after they graduate high school. On Monday, students from Dalton Junior High School will also get to attend FutureFest. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)
3. Across the United States, including here in Georgia, animal shelters and rescues see millions of pets in need of new homes every year. If you're looking to add a furry friend to your household, view a roundup of pets that are available for adoption in and around the Dalton area at the link and meet pets like Honey, Hazelnut, Toffee, and more. (Dalton Patch)

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Today and tomorrow in Dalton:

Saturday, March 11

• Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) At George W. Disney Trail (10:00 AM)
• Girl Scout Teddy Bear Tea Party At Salem Church (10:00 AM)
• Ned Luberecki & Becky Buller - All The Banjos Duo Tour 2023 At First Presbyterian Church (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Dalton Public Schools is recognizing Gifted Education Month! As part of celebrating this month, the district will highlight its gifted education programs at various schools and levels in the district. This week, view a video featuring the gifted teachers at our local elementary schools. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)
• Join the library for the upcoming Kids Library Lab: DIY Lava Lamp workshop on Monday, Mar. 13 at 4 p.m. The workshop is best for students in PreK through fifth grade. (Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library via Facebook)

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