🌱 New Playground At Riverbend Park + Ortiz Leads Dalton To Victory

Hi all. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Dalton Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Including news on the top three stories in your area.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 81 Low: 55.
• Friday: Low clouds and very warm. High: 80 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. Whitfield County and a group of county residents are working with Safe Play Solutions for the addition of a playground to Riverbend Park in Dalton. Recreation Director Brian Chastain formed a group of local residents after receiving proposals about the new playground and found this was the best way to give locals a say in what direction the design should take. The design was submitted by Safe Play Solutions and the committee worked with the company to make the most fun but safe playground they could think of. Construction is hoped to begin in August with the project expected to be completed and operational in September. (Local 3 News)
2. The Dalton Catamounts squeaked by interstate rival Baylor behind another spectacular performance from captain Ezekial Ortiz. The Catamounts won their thirteenth game of the season earlier this week in a 5-4 victory with the go-ahead and game-winning goal coming with just under 14 minutes remaining in the game. Starting the spring season 13-2, the Catamounts said that they hope to continue to learn and grow while retaining the same success. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. The daughter of late U.S. Senator Philip A. Hart of Michigan recently donated $100,000 to the Cross Plaines Community Partner in memory of the late Dalton native Mrs. Oner E. Lee. Lee worked for the Hart family for many years as a "helpmate" for Mrs. Hart to help raise her nine children and manage the house. The donation will be used by the nonprofit to go towards continuing to provide services and resources to children and adults with development challenges. (Dalton Daily Citizen)

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Today and tomorrow in Dalton:

Thursday, March 23

• Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) - George W. Disney Trail (10:00 AM)

Friday, March 24

• How To Model Healthy Coping Skills (Conversation About Parenting) - Mack Gaston Community Center (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Whitfield County Emergency Management team on Mar. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk about active threat response, Stop the Bleed training, and more. This will take place at Welcome Hill Baptist Church. Register today by clicking here. (Whitfield County Emergency Management via Facebook)
• Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Citizens' Police Academy, which will begin on Jul. 18 and end on Sept. 19. This 10-week class will meet every Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with graduation being held at the final class, and applications will be accepted until May 1 or until the class is filled. (Dalton Police Department via Facebook)
• This year's Author Fest is on Saturday, Apr. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. and will feature over 30 authors at the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library. Two of the 30 authors will be Dan Jolley and Yvette Lidym. Read more about them at the link. (Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all soon for 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.