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🌱 Patch AM: How does Calhoun’s rising shot-blocker factor into a trip to Dalton?
Make time for North Georgia Holiday Spectacular on the Dalton Patch calendar

Morning Dalton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How does Calhoun’s rising shot-blocker factor into a trip to Dalton?
Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 48.
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and warm, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Basketball Recap: Calhoun Piles Up the Points Against Armuchee (maxpreps.com) — Dalton hoops fans may notice Calhoun’s schedule includes a January road game at Dalton, highlighted in a career blocks list for standout Parks Layson. In Friday’s action, Calhoun crushed Armuchee 74-21 behind Layson’s 14-point double-double and strong team passing, while Armuchee’s struggles continued despite a solid effort from sophomore Grayson Isham.
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📸 Around Dalton
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🗓 Events Nearby
- North Georgia Holiday Spectacular
The Colonnade , 264 Catoosa Cir , Ringgold
7:30 pm - Catherine Carr
Mad House Performance , 1462 Cross St , Fort Oglethorpe
1:00 pm - Leads Group - LaFayette
LaFayette-Walker County Public Library , 305 S Duke St , LaFayette
12:00 pm - Industrial Development Authority Monthly Meeting
Chatsworth Water Works Commission , 620 S 2nd Ave , Chatsworth
9:00 am - Boost Your Conflict Management Training in Calhoun, GA
CENTURY 21 The Avenues , 802 S Wall St , Calhoun
9:00 am - Fire Skills and Smores
Fort Mountain State Park , 181 Fort Mountain Park Road , Chatsworth
4:00 pm - Fire Tower Open House
Fort Mountain State Park , 181 Fort Mountain Park Road , Chatsworth
12:00 pm - Den and Bear It
Fort Mountain State Park , 181 Fort Mountain Park Road , Chatsworth
1:00 pm - Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority Meeting
Forsyth Convention & Visitors Bureau , 48 N Jackson St , Forsyth
9:00 am - Group Class
150 JW Plaza Dr , Calhoun
6:00 pm - Season 4 Episode 2: All things created have an order in themselves. — Alliance Atlanta | High Fantasy LARP | Atlanta, GA
Indian Springs State Park , 678 Lake Clark Rd , Flovilla
6:00 pm - Season 4 Episode 3; "An uncharted sea." — Alliance Atlanta | High Fantasy LARP | Atlanta, GA
Indian Springs State Park , 678 Lake Clark Rd , Flovilla
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors!
It's me again with bags of toys from the Salvation Army where I volunteer. I have another batch of toys (both large and small), to give away to … (Nextdoor Stonebrooke) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Shadow was LOST on December 19, 2025 in Dalton, GA 30721 near Neighborhood in between Antioch and Abutment. Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Antioch)
- Mohawk Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Tufting Machine Operator - 3rd Shift in Dalton. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Dalton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dalton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ringgold
- New hospital opening soon in Ringgold after long development journey (timesfreepress.com)
- Ringgold Political event highlights Congressional and Lt. Governor Races (wdef.com)
- Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Christmas lights, holiday pop-ups, more (timesfreepress.com)
LaFayette
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