🌱 Dalton Board Of Education Seeking Member + Merry Maids New Location

Hi Dalton! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for Memorial Day, so you won’t see this newsletter in your inbox for a few days. We’ll be back soon, but in the meantime, here’s what’s happening in and around town this weekend.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A passing afternoon shower. High: 78 Low: 53.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun with a shower. High: 68 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. The Dalton Board of Education is seeking a new board member following the resignation of Vice Chairman Palmer Griffin, who is relocating to be closer to his family. The board expressed appreciation for Griffin's commitment and contributions to the education system in Dalton. Interested individuals have until May 31 to submit their letters of interest for the open seat. (Daily Citizen)
2. Merry Maids is expanding its cleaning services to Dalton, with the opening of Merry Maids of Dalton by franchisee Tara Brackett and her husband Wesley Brackett. The couple aims to provide residents with a trusted cleaning company to free up their time and enhance their work-life balance. With limited competition in the area, Merry Maids sees this expansion as an opportunity to introduce its services to a new market in northern Georgia and Tennessee. (Franchising.com)
3. Local group Physicians Health Services awarded scholarships to seven of the best science students in the area. The students each received $2,000 to be used for attending an accredited university. PHS has been awarding yearly scholarships since 2013. (Daily Citizen)

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This weekend in and around Dalton:

Saturday, May 27

• Summer Music Weekends At Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain. (8:30 AM)

Sunday, May 28

• NA Meetings At 720 North Hamilton Street (11:00 AM)

Monday, May 29

• Memorial Day Ruck March At Chickamauga Battlefield, Fort Oglethorpe (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• In preparation for the Memorial Holiday weekend, the Whitfield County Community is urging pet owners to prioritize the safety of their animals, particularly due to the potential distress caused by fireworks. To assist pet owners, the group has shared a comprehensive list of pet safety tips specifically tailored for the holiday season. (Whitfield County, GA - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets via Facebook)
• On Thursday, Park Creek School kindergarten students planted seeds for 32 types of vegetables and plants. At harvest, the food will be shared with Park Creek students and their families. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)
• This week, graduating seniors from Dalton High School Catamounts and The Dalton Academy continued the annual tradition of returning to their elementary schools to walk through the halls one last time. The seniors wore their caps and gown as the elementary students cheered them on. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.