🌱 Scholarship For Nearby Graduate + Dalton Businessman Named Honoree

Hello, neighbors! Michelle Paul here with your Tuesday edition of the Dalton Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 87 Low: 61.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High: 86 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Dalton today:

1. In nearby Calhoun Textile Rubber & Chemical Company awarded Katelyn Ball with this year's Joseph E. Willard Scholarship which she plans on using to further her education at North Georgia University. Ball is the 39 recipient of the scholarship that started back in 1984 in memory of a former employee, Joe Willard. The scholarship is awarded each year to a child of a company employee - Katelyn's father is a maintenance manager at Textile Rubber & Chemical’s Tiarco Chemical Division. (Daily Citizen)
2. Dalton businessman Ace Hammack was selected as the honoree for the 2023 Toast of the Town dinner, which is the main fundraising event for the Family Support Council. Ace has been an integral part of the Dalton community since 1970 when he started working at Jolly Textiles, and he has dedicated almost 50 years to serving on the Dalton Salvation Army's advisory board. The Family Support Council's mission revolves around preventing child abuse and neglect in Whitfield County and providing support to teen mothers to help them lead independent lives while caring for their children. (Daily Citizen)
3. Down the road in Gordon County, Zachary Lusk of North Georgia was arrested by deputies last week after officers found fentanyl in his car. Lusk was pulled over on Brownlee Mountain Road before resisting arrest and speeding away from the authorities starting a short-lived chase with police. He was quickly apprehended and upon searching his car investigators found drugs and other paraphernalia in the car. (Newsbreak)

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Today and tomorrow in Dalton:

Tuesday, June 6

• Knit & Crochet Club For Adults At Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Freedom From Smoking Group Quit Program At Peeples Cancer Institute (11:30 PM)
• Cardio Dance At Bradley Wellness Center (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 7

• SoccerTown Celebration At Burr Performing Arts Park (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Civitan Park is currently closed for renovations aimed at introducing a brand-new playground, equipped with ADA-accessible features to enhance your children's enjoyment.While this renovation is currently underway, the city of Dalton invites citizens to enjoy one of the several other parks in the community. (City of Dalton, GA - City Hall via Facebook)
• Take a moment to complete the Whitfield County Community Vision Survey to have your voice heard in your community! You can fill out the survey here. (Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Starting this week Rollin' Rec is back to bring you an incredible dose of fun and excitement. Join in on the fun at Joan Lewis Park on Tuesdays and Lakeshore Park on Thursdays, between 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. The Parks and Recreation staff will be present to organize engaging games and activities, and the best part is, it's absolutely free! (City of Dalton, GA - City Hall via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox soon with 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.