🌱 GBI Investigates Dalton Hospital Shooting + Tuesday Morning Closes

Hey, friends. It's Tuesday in Dalton and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: 67 Low: 42.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 67 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation after a woman was shot by police during a confrontation at a hospital in Dalton. A woman was shot by a police officer during a struggle at Hamilton Medical Center's Emergency Department in Dalton after she barricaded herself in a patient room and began fighting hospital staff. The woman and the injured officer are both expected to recover. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Dalton's Tuesday Morning location will close, along with other branches. The Tuesday Morning located at 1001 Market St. in the Dalton Outlet Shops will close soon. This comes after the announcement that the retailer will be closing over half of its stores in 2023 in an effort to become profitable once again. The company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas due to poor sales at some of its stores. A total of 264 stores across 38 states will be closing. (NJ.com)
3. North Georgia Health District has an empowering theme for this year's National Minority Health Month. The theme for this year is "Better Health Through Better Understanding," which emphasizes the importance of addressing cultural and linguistic needs to improve health outcomes. The focus is on empowering the health literacy of communities, and the link provided contains more information about the initiative. The hashtags #MinorityHealth, #NMHM2023, and #NMHM23 are also being used to promote the cause. (North Georgia Health District via Facebook)

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Today in and around Dalton:

• Knit & Crochet Club – Adults At Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, Calhoun (10:00 AM)
• Dungeons & Dragons – Tweens & Teens At Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dalton Police Department investigated a serious crash over the weekend. According to a Facebook post, there was a two-vehicle crash with injuries involving a motorcycle on 2311 Chattanooga Road near Willowdale Road in Dalton on Sunday. (Northwest Georgia Scanner via Facebook)
• Tell your favorite Dalton Public Schools (DPS) teacher how much they mean to you! Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by sending an e-card to a current or former teacher or a teacher friend who deserves recognition. Only current DPS employees are eligible to receive e-cards. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)
• Looking for a new job that just makes "scents?" Happy Company Candles is looking to hire a new employee who "has a love for candles, teaching skills, retail experience, and a go-with-the-flow attitude." (Happy Company Candles via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be in your inbox soon with 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.