🌱 Vice President Visit To Dalton + Georgia Cities Week Celebration

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 74 Low: 43.
• Wednesday: Sunny and comfortable. High: 76 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Dalton today:

1. Vice President Kamala Harris made a trip to the Qcells solar panel factory here in Dalton on Thursday, and during her visit, she announced a new community solar deal that aims to provide power to around 140,000 homes and businesses across three states. According to the announcement, Qcells and Virginia-based company Summit Ridge Energy will set up community solar projects in Illinois, Maine, and Maryland that will altogether provide around 1.2 gigawatts of electricity. (Herald Standard)
2. The City of Dalton will be hosting a celebration of the city during Georgia Cities Week on Friday, Apr. 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature a free live concert at downtown Dalton's Burr Park featuring local band The Buckner Brothers and at least three different food trucks thanks to the city's recent food truck ordinance. The celebration is part of that week's initiative to recognize cities and their efforts into improving the quality of life in their communities. (City of Dalton, GA - City Hall via Facebook)
3. Nominations will be closing soon for the next class of the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Dalton-Whitfield program. For those interested in joining the program to learn more about the local government and develop the knowledge and skills to become better community leaders, nominations close on Apr. 14, and applications close on Apr. 28. To learn more about the program and access the nomination and application forms, click here. (Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Dalton:

Tuesday, April 11

• Ribbon Cutting At Nelson Tractor (11:30 AM)
• Storytime At Catoosa County Library, Ringgold (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, April 12

• Wednesday’s Open Mic With J.C & The Gang At Level Up Arcade & Billiards, Ringgold (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Find a new job today! Check out this roundup of open job opportunities in the Dalton area, including open positions in sales, software, and more. (Dalton Patch)
• Are you looking for a new place to call home? Searching for a new place to live can be tough, so to help you out, here are five properties to recently hit the market in and around the Dalton area. (Dalton Patch)
• If you've always wanted to become a substitute teacher, now's your chance! Dalton Public Schools is hosting a hiring event to hire substitute teachers on Friday, Apr. 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 100 Bogle Street here in Dalton. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.