🌱 Dalton Public Schools Budget Hearing + GNTC 2023 Graduation

Hello, everybody! Michelle Paul here with your Tuesday edition of the Dalton Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Warmer with a thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 59.
• Wednesday: Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 84 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Dalton today:

1. Intuit, the parent company of TurboTax, has agreed to a $141 million multi-state settlement after it was found to have deceived low-income taxpayers into paying for tax services that should have been free. The settlement covers nearly 150,000 Georgia residents who paid to file their federal tax returns through TurboTax for tax years 2016 to 2018. The amount each consumer receives will depend on the number of tax years for which they qualify, with most expected to receive between $29 and $30. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Dalton Public Schools held a public hearing on Monday for its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024, which begins on Jul. 1. The proposed budget includes approximately $100 million in spending, a significant increase from the $90 million budgeted for the current fiscal year. The school board is expected to vote on a final budget at their June meeting. (Daily Citizen)
3. Georgia Northwestern Technical College held its graduation ceremony at the Dalton Convention Center on May 4, celebrating over 150 students who received their diplomas. President Heidi Popham highlighted the accomplishments of the graduates, including the winner of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership. Popham emphasized the promising future ahead for the graduates, particularly those in high-demand programs, and noted the significant number of first-generation and Dual Enrollment students among the graduates. (Daily Citizen)

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Today and tomorrow in Dalton:

Tuesday, May 9

• Yin Yoga At Bradley Wellness Center (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 10

• Chamber Connections Networking At Dalton Golf & Country Club (11:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Eagle Walk Trail along Mill Creek adjacent to Chattanooga Avenue will close on Wednesday, May 10 to make way for construction of the first phase of the new Mill Line Trail which will eventually connect Haig Mill Lake Park with downtown Dalton via a system of paved trails and sidewalks. Contractor North Georgia Paving will begin work soon to pave a 1.1-mile long and eight-foot wide paved trail segment along the Eagle Walk Trail path to connect to the park. (City of Dalton, GA - City Hall via Facebook)
• It's time to get ready to rock and roll! The Dalton Events Team is excited to announce the lineup for the Off the Rails summer concert series. Check out the full lineup at the link and start planning your summer of musical fun. (Dalton Events via Facebook)
• Join the Dalton Events Team to celebrate Tourism Week on Thursday, May 11 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The team will host a brown bag lunch in Burr Park with Millie's Taco Truck and Wes Harness Band performing. (Dalton Events via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good 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.