The Dalton Fire Department responded to a condominium fire at Chestnut Oak Drive shortly after 1 a.m. on Friday. There were no injuries reported in the fire, which caused heavy damage throughout the affected condo unit, but was contained thanks to a fast response by firefighters. The first report of the fire was called in to the 911 center at 1:07 a.m. and the first ... (click for more)

Here is the upcoming City Council agenda: I. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson. II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Berz). III. Special Presentation. IV. Minute Approval. Order of Business for City Council V. Ordinances – Final Reading: MAYOR’S OFFICE a. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 9365 substituting “ARTSBUILD” for Allied Arts ... (click for more)

The Unity Group is saddened and dismayed to hear of the closing of the Walmart Grocery store on Shallowford Road. While we recognize that the overall goal is for businesses to reach a level that obtains profit maximization, in our estimation, this recent closure is indicative of a problem that has continued to be persistent in marginalized and disadvantaged communities for more ... (click for more)

The email read: “I cannot comprehend how killing unborn babies and using their tissue in medicine is obedience to Christ.” Earlier in the email the writer acknowledged that I publicly state I am a Christian “… then I see a huge problem with your characterization of (the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as a ‘Godsend.’) “Killing babies for their parts is not from God, it ... (click for more)

UTC found itself on the short end of a 58-40 decision against Furman in the quarterfinal round of the 2021 Ingles Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Championship presented by General Shale Brick at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. Bria Dial, playing her final game for the Mocs , led the way with 12 points and junior Eboni Williams added 11 points along with a team-high ... (click for more)

With the Southern Conference Tournament being played this week in Asheville, North Carolina, I am reminded of how much fun going to the event each and every year was. After all, I handled the TV play-by-play for 24 seasons beginning in 1981 as well as covering the tournament for two different TV stations. It was always a lot of work but as I've always said, it's not really work ... (click for more)