🌱 Biden To Attend Solar Plant Groundbreaking + Teens Complete GoLEAD

Hey, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Dalton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 89 Low: 62.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 90 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Dalton today:

1. U.S. President Joe Biden is set to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Hanwha Q CELLS' new solar module plant in Dalton as part of his efforts to strengthen the country's solar energy supply chain. The announcement was made during Biden's visit to the Flex LTD Plant in West Columbia, South Carolina, where he highlighted his economic policies. The Hanwha Q CELLS plant, which is receiving support from the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act and the State of Georgia, represents a significant investment of approximately $2.5 billion and aims to establish a solar hub in the region by next year. (BusinessKorea)
2. Thirteen local teens actively engaged in the United Way's GoLEAD program, a three-day service learning, and leadership initiative focused on empowering young individuals to make a tangible difference in their community. Through the program, the students received comprehensive leadership training, developed communication skills, and participated in team-building activities facilitated by the University of Georgia's J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. The successful GoLEAD graduates expressed their enthusiasm for the program, highlighting the opportunities it provided for self-discovery and the chance to meet diverse leaders. (Subscription: Dalton Daily Citizen)
3. The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners convened for a public meeting on Monday at the county courthouse to discuss various matters. One of the topics on the agenda was a $1.858 million contract with Tri State Roofing Contractors for a new roof for the Sheriff's Office and detention center. The commissioners also voted on four rezoning requests, which included plans for residential housing, a trucking terminal, farming, and a meat processing plant. All of these requests had received unanimous recommendations for approval from the Dalton-Varnell-Whitfield County Planning Commission. (Subscription: Dalton Daily Citizen)

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Today and tomorrow in Dalton:

Tuesday, July 11

• Kids Library Lab: Artesian Diver At Dalton-Whitfield County Library (4:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 12

• Group Power At Bradley Wellness Center (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Dalton area! Get all the property details at the link. (Dalton Patch)
• Great news: The cute pup pictured at the link, Clifford, has been found and is home safe! (Humane Society of NWGA via Facebook)
• Get prepared for hurricane season in Georgia. Check out the link for everything you need to include in your emergency kit to keep your family safe. (North Georgia Health District via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed!

— 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.