🌱 House Passes EV Bill + Local Students Win Literary Awards

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Dalton Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Cooler with clouds breaking. High: 65 Low: 39.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 66 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. The Georgia House of Representatives voted on Monday to approve Senate Bill 146, which would require users of electric vehicles to pay by the kilowatt hour when charging their vehicles and would charge a tax of 2.84 cents per kilowatt hour. Currently, owners of electric vehicles pay an annual registration fee of $216 a year, which will continue in addition to the new bill. The bill is a necessary step to ensure the state is eligible to receive $135 in federal funding to establish a charging station network throughout Georgia. (Capitol Beat)
2. Dalton Public Schools announced that several students from The Dalton Academy and Dalton High School recently won awards at the Georgia High School Association class A literary competition. Aracley Calderon from The Dalton Academy took second place in the argumentative essay category, Sarah Forberger of Dalton High School took second place in the domestic extemporaneous speech category, and Eli Burt of Dalton High School took fourth place in the literary analysis essay category. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)
3. New properties continue to hit the market. Here is a roundup of the newest listings in and around the Dalton area, including a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home for $264,900 and another three-bedroom, two-bathroom home for $359,000. (Dalton Patch)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Dalton:

Tuesday, March 28

• Storytime At Catoosa County Library, Ringgold (6:00 PM)
• Eric Gales With King Solomon Hicks At Songbirds, Chattanooga (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 29

• Baby & Toddler Playtime At Collegedale Public Library, Collegedale (10:30 AM)
• Fleet Feet / Oddstory Pub Run At Oddstory Brewing Co., Chattanooga (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Leadership Dalton-Whitfield program is currently accepting nominations and applications for its next training class. Nominations are due by Apr. 14, and applications are due by Apr. 28. Find out more about the program and access the nomination and application forms by clicking here. (Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Author Fest is almost here! Learn more about authors Adam Craig and Terri Gillespie, two of the 30 authors who will be attending the event at the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library on Saturday, Apr. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library via Facebook)
• If you're in need of group transportation for an upcoming wedding or event, Dalton has you covered! Dalton has two shuttle buses available to rent. Learn more about how to rent by clicking here. (Dalton Events via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.