🌱 LaBouve Performs In Dalton + Traveling Girls' Softball To Come

Hey, Dalton! I'm here with your Saturday edition of the Dalton Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Saturday: Partly sunny, nice and warm. High: 90 Low: 64.

Sunday: Scattered thunderstorms. High: 82 Low: 64.

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Here are the three top stories today in Dalton:

1. This Sunday night, Jun. 4, the Whitfield Baptist Church will host guest speaker, Kurt LaBouve. The evangelist singer will perform at 6:00 p.m. He has recorded gospel songs "Send Me" and "I Just Want To Thank You, Jesus." All are invited with a nursery available. (Daily Citizen)
2. Dalton will host a girls' softball tournament. Traveling girls' teams from Lumpkin, GA, will play locals in Dalton in the upcoming tournament. The World Championship game will take place in July. (Subscription-Dahlonega Nugget)
3. Are you looking for a new family member? Dalton's local animal shelters are full of wonderful animals. Check out these beautiful cats and dogs. Meet Kelsey, and Bonsai, who are just two of the sweet fur babies available. (Dalton Patch)

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Today and Tomorrow in Dalton:

Saturday, June 3

• Friends Of The Library Book Sale At Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library (10:00 AM)

Sunday, June 4

• North Georgia Invitational At Dalton Golf And Country Club (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Do you want to help the Dalton Police Department win the Battle of the Badges? If so, you are invited to donate blood on Jun. 9 at the Dalton PD, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration is available here. (Dalton Police Department via Facebook)
• Go to the Whitfield Senior Center on Jun. 21, with your photo ID, to claim your very own NOAA radio from Whitfield County Emergency Management. Don't depend on cell towers and the internet in times of disaster. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Whitfield County Emergency Management via Facebook)
• The United Way of Northwest Georgia is seeking volunteers to serve food at the Whitfield County Power Lunch sites. The organization also is looking for volunteers to help with the Keep Kids Thriving Initiative. Anyone who is interested can contact Director of Education, Stephanie Hogshead at: stephanie.hogshead@ourunitedway.org. (United Way of Northwest Georgia via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today and tomorrow. See you all Monday morning 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.