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  • How exposed is Dalton’s flooring industry if Georgia tips into recession?

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📰 News we're reading

• Georgia's risk for recession at a near coin toss, annual study shows (savannahnow.com) — Dalton’s flooring-based economy is singled out as vulnerable in a new University of Georgia forecast warning that North Georgia industrial communities could be hit hard if a statewide recession materializes. The report pegs Georgia’s recession odds at 49%, citing Trump-era tariffs, immigration limits, and high housing costs, while noting that trade-dependent hubs like Dalton and Savannah feel the brunt of slower global demand.
   


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  • Hey everyone.
    I found this puppy on my porch recently. I live off Waring Road if anyone is missing a puppy please let me know. She’s just a baby. (Nextdoor Northridge)
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    She is spayed, dewormed and flea/tick protected. She would be perfect for someone with a kitty door or a barn because she likes to spend time… (Nextdoor Cleveland Hwy/Waring Rd NW)
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  • Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Announces 25-Race Slate for 2026; Now Pays $15,000 for Champion - St. Louis Racing (stlracing.com)

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