🌱 Local Football Player Commits To Army + President Coming To Dalton?

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Dalton Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 90 Low: 70.
• Sunday: T-storms, some severe; humid. High: 85 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. Jeffson Locke, a tight end and defensive end for Dalton High School's football team, has announced his commitment to play college football at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Locke visited West Point in April and received offers from other service academies as well as several other universities. Locke's college decision will be finalized during the NCAA's early signing window in December, and he is set to begin his senior season with the Catamounts this fall. (Daily Citizen)
2. President Joe Biden hinted at a future visit to Dalton but did not provide a specific date during his recent remarks in South Carolina. Although he mentioned Dalton as the location of a major solar panel manufacturing facility, it is uncertain if he was serious about attending the groundbreaking. Qcells, the company operating the facility, expressed their willingness to host President Biden and other officials to showcase their investments in the domestic solar supply chain, which are expected to bring significant job opportunities to the area. (Daily Citizen)
3. John Thomas has been confirmed as the new CEO of Dalton Utilities by the Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners in a unanimous vote. Thomas, who previously served as the utility's chief financial officer, has been praised for his experience and abilities by the board chairman. He joined Dalton Utilities in 2008 and has held various roles within the organization, demonstrating his expertise in both operations and finance. (Yahoo! Finance)

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Today and tomorrow in Dalton:

Saturday, July 8

• Heated Yoga At Bradley Wellness Center (10:30 AM)

Sunday, July 9

• Southeast Racers Reunion Race & Car/Hotrod Show At Brown Farm & Lake (9:00 AM)
• Johnny Joey Jones "Unbroken Bonds of Battle" In-Store Book Signing At Books-A-Million (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dalton Police Department congratulated Sgt. Castillo on his 15 years of service with the department. Castillo serves as the training and recruiting coordinator for the department. (Dalton Police Department via Facebook)
• The Dalton Police Department is reminding parents of the importance of speaking with their teenagers about safe driving and precautions that should be taken. Fewer passengers in the car lead to fewer distractions and safer driving when behind the wheel. (Dalton Police Department via Facebook)
• Today, Jul. 8, at Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, the community will have the opportunity to experience the magical misadventures of Arthur Atsma. This free event is for all ages; the show starts at 11:00 a.m. (Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library 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.