🌱 A Hospital Shooing At Hamilton Medical Center + Free Dental Care

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Dalton Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on these days in town, including updates on:

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 71 Low: 49.
• Friday: A passing shower or two. High: 64 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dalton:

1. A Dalton dental practice is offering free oral and dental care to Georgia families on May 21. Franklin Dental & Braces, which has an office in Dalton, is partnering up with parent company Benevis for its eighth annual Sharing Smiles Day. The event will offer free dental care such as dental exams, limited emergency care, extractions, and restorative care, with cleanings offered on a limited basis. (US Acrofan)
2. A shooting occurred early Monday morning at Hamilton Medical Center's Emergency Department involving a Dalton police officer. Police were called after a woman barricaded herself in a patient room, damaging equipment and resisting help. While attempting to arrest the woman, one police officer received injuries to the eyes and shot at the woman. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. While multiple Georgia hospitals received high marks in protecting patient safety, one Dalton hospital did not. According to the Leapfrog Group, Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton received a C rating. Other Georgia hospitals like Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Fairview Park Hospital received A ratings. (Patch)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Dalton:

Thursday, May 4

• Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) - George W. Disney Trail (10:00 AM)
• Dungeons & Dragons - Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, Calhoun (6:00 PM)

Friday, May 5

• Zumba - Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, Calhoun (10:30 AM)
• Monthly Movie - Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library, Chatsworth (3:30 PM)
• Jason Lyles Music - Dalton Brewing Company (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want to show your appreciation for the special teacher in your life? Dalton Public Schools asks parents and caregivers to celebrate the special teachers in their life by sending an e-card during National Teacher Appreciation Week. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)
• Learn about public safety this June by participating in Dalton Police Department's Law Cadet Academy from June 12-17. Participants must be between the ages of 15-19 and interested in learning about public safety and health. (Dalton Police Department via Facebook)
• Dalton High School will host its third annual D-Day Football Event on May 13. Hosted on the Harmon Field at 9 a.m., the Dalton High School Catamounts will kick off football spring training and inter-squad scrimmages. (Dalton Public Schools GA via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday. 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.