🌱 City Names Court Administrator + Dalton Soccer Wins Quarterfinals

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Dalton and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Periods of rain. High: 70 Low: 59.
• Friday: Cloudy with showers around. High: 75 Low: 52.

🏠 If you're a real estate agent in Dalton, of course you're looking for a way to stand out from the crowd and attract new clients. We can help you do that with an exclusive sponsorship in the Dalton Patch newsletter. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories in Dalton today:

1. The City of Dalton has named Jason James as the sole finalist for the city's position of municipal court administrator. James has experience serving as the court administrator for the City of Hiram for the last six years and previously worked for the Oklahoma City Municipal Court five years before that. He now waits for final approval from Dalton's mayor and city council during their regularly scheduled meeting on May 15. (The Chattanoogan)
2. On Tuesday, the Dalton High School boys' soccer team won the state quarterfinals 4-3 over Chamblee. Despite playing part of the match with a member down when their keeper was given a red card, the Catamounts managed to pull ahead in the last three minutes. The team will now advance to the semifinals. (WDEF News 12)
3. The family of Luis Perez, who passed away due to suicide in December 2021, will be hosting the second annual 5k fundraising walk/run in honor of Perez's memory. The event will be on Sunday, May 7 in the Burr Performing Arts Park here in Dalton. The Laps for Luis committee spokesman said of the event, "We are raising money to assist those with suicidal thoughts or other mental problems, to get help." (Dalton Daily Citizen)

From our sponsor:

Today’s Dalton Patch newsletter is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99% of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. We thank T-Mobile for their support and for making today’s Dalton Patch newsletter possible.

Today and tomorrow in Dalton:

Thursday, April 27

• Small Business Awards Luncheon At Dalton Golf & Country Club (11:30 AM)
• Power Flow At Bradley Wellness Center (5:15 PM)

Friday, April 28

• Group Centergy At Bradley Wellness Center (9:20 AM)
• The Benefits Of Boredom (Conversation About Parenting) At Mack Gaston Community Center (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new house isn't always easy, so to help in your search, check out this roundup of real estate properties currently on the market here in the Dalton area. (Dalton Patch)
• The Leadership Dalton-Whitfield class of 2023 is accepting applications for the next class. The deadline date is Friday, Apr. 28, and anyone interested in applying for this great opportunity can learn more and apply here. (Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Celebrate spring with the Creative Arts Guild's annual "Spring for the Arts" event! The event will feature live music performances, art exhibits, food and drinks, and more on Saturday, Apr. 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Spigel Pavilion. Get your tickets and learn more about the event here. (Dalton Events via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox soon with a new 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.