Dalton City Council moves forward on new tax allocation districts October 21, 2020 Dalton Daily Citizen Members of the Dalton City Council have taken another step toward offering tax incentives for developers to build or renovate property on West Walnut Avenue near Market Street and on the north Dalton bypass near Heritage Point Park.
Dalton City Council to hear preliminary results of study on new tax incentives October 19, 2020 Dalton Daily Citizen The Dalton City Council could expand tax incentives for developers to build or refurbish buildings in certain parts of the city.
Plan would extend sidewalk on Thornton Avenue closer to hospital, health department October 13, 2020 Dalton Daily Citizen The Dalton Public Works Department is starting to make plans to extend sidewalk on Thornton Avenue from Tyler Street north to the Salvation Army headquarters, just about half a mile from the hospital.
Dalton Public Works Committee adds nine streets to resurfacing list October 7, 2020 Dalton Daily Citizen Nine city streets may get paved as a result of a change to the service delivery agreement approved by the Dalton City Council and the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners earlier this year.
Dalton City Council approves consulting contract, rezoning October 7, 2020 Dalton Daily Citizen The Dalton City Council is looking to the city's interaction with the community, especially in the areas of public safety and youth services.
Study finds downtown Dalton generates outsized percentage of sales tax September 30, 2020 Dalton Daily Citizen "This shows the economic impact that downtown has and its importance to the city," said Downtown Dalton Development Authority (DDDA) Interim Director George Woodward.
JDA approves deal for new luxury vinyl tile manufacturing plant September 28, 2020 Dalton Daily Citizen The board of the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (JDA) has approved an agreement to bring a luxury vinyl tile (LVT) manufacturing facility to Dalton that promises to create 115 jobs.
Dalton City Council looks to improve appearances of Walnut Avenue, Rocky Face interchanges September 25, 2020 Dalton Daily Citizen Ornamental archways over the I-75 overpasses at the Walnut Avenue and Rocky Face interchanges. A dedicated right-turn-only lane on eastbound Walnut Avenue into Market Street. An access road linking Market Street to Dug Gap Road.
Dalton City Council approves purchase of ladder truck for fire department with SPLOST money September 23, 2020 Dalton Daily Citizen The Dalton City Council Monday night gave the go ahead to buy a new ladder truck for the fire department, which will be funded by the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) that was approved by voters in June.
Dalton Fire Department responses mainly medical in July August 31, 2020 Dalton Daily Citizen In July, the Dalton Fire Department's average response times to emergencies and non-emergencies were both better than national recommendations, according to Chief Todd Pangle.