🌱 Low Country Boil This Weekend + Proposed School District Budget

Hello 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.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm. High: 81 Low: 53.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 83 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Dalton today:

1. If you are around Dalton this weekend looking for something to do, you may be interested in the annual Low Country Boil that will be hosted this Saturday, Jun. 10 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Teams will make their way out to The Creative Arts Guild and compete for a chance to win great prizes and have their boils enjoyed. Tickets for the event will be $30 for adults, $10 for students, and free for children five and under. Don't miss out on a great family-inclusive event featuring live music, fun games, cold beverages, and a whole bunch of seafood to sample. (Visit Dalton GA)
2. A new budget has been proposed for the 2024 fiscal school year for the Whitfield County School District, which would increase the budget by around $16 million. The proposed budget includes raises for some members of the district staff and would add new positions, including three paraprofessionals and three assistant high school soccer coaches. A second presentation for the proposed budget and the potential approval vote have already been scheduled for Jun. 20 at 5:30 p.m. (Yahoo! News)
3. Andrew Holt of Whitfield County is currently fighting for his life after suffering a severe go-cart crash over Memorial Day weekend involving another vehicle. According to police officers, Holt was driving north on Beaverdale Road when he veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a car. Holt's family has relied on public support and blood donations as the amount of blood he lost the day of the accident was said to have nearly "cleared out" the blood bank. Many people in the community have volunteered to donate blood. Andrew's family has also established a GoFundMe to continue to pay for his medical needs. (Local 3 News)

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Today and tomorrow in Dalton:

Thursday, June 8

• TBRI Caregiver Training Series At Riverbend Park Community Center (9:00 AM)
• PAWs To Read At Dalton-Whitfield County Library (4:00 PM)
• Power Flow At Bradley Wellness Center (5:15 PM)

Friday, June 9

• Senior Yoga At Bradley Wellness Center (11:15 AM)
• Dueling Pianos In Dalton! At Crescent City Tavern Inc. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mayor Pennington celebrated eight-year-old Jordyn Davis earlier this week as she is the first state champion in the history of the Dalton Parks and Rec Department. Not only did Jordyn become the first champion in history, but she became the state champion in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and long jump. (City of Dalton, GA - City Hall via Facebook)
• Dalton Public Schools wants to highlight Parth Karande from Dalton School Catamounts as one of its senior highlights. Karande plans to attend Purdue University to pursue a mechanical engineering degree while minoring in aerospace studies. Parth is very active at Dalton High School, and he is a member of the National Honor Society, Latin Club, Wrestling team, along with earning many accolades over the past four years. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)
• Dalton Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for vendors for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration. Visit this link to learn more or register your booth. (Dalton Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. 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.