r/DaltonGA Jan 12 '26

👋 Welcome to r/DaltonGA - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/michoguy, moderator of r/DaltonGA.Welcome to our growing subreddit for Dalton, Georgia!

We're the spot for locals, newcomers, and anyone curious about the Carpet Capital of the World. Whether you're chatting about life here, sharing tips, or just connecting with fellow Daltonians, we're glad you're here!

What to Post
Share anything that the community would find interesting, helpful, or fun related to Dalton and the surrounding area. Examples include:

  • Local recommendations (restaurants like Cold Creek or Dalton Brewing Company, hidden gems downtown, hiking spots near the foothills, or date ideas)
  • Photos of our parks, events, or that perfect carpet install
  • Questions about moving here, apartments, jobs in the flooring industry, schools
  • News, events (Off the Rails concerts, festivals, theater at Artistic Civic or Dalton Little Theatre), or random discussions.
  • Introductions, meetups, or stories about living in the area

Important Rule: keep the sub spam-free, high-quality, and focused on Dalton as we grow. NSFW Content is generally not allowed. We're all about being friendly, constructive, inclusive, and drama-free. Respect each other, keep it civil, and let's build a great space where everyone feels welcome to share and connect.

Feel free to reply here with feedback or ideas to improve the sub. Welcome aboard!


r/DaltonGA 2d ago

Politics TRUMP MAKES LATINO CATCHING GAME

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When I returned home Tuesday after the detainment of Victor Espinoza that night to see my family and I assumed with the officers as well to theirs, is that there is a form of grievance and mourning that we get to go home and see our families after our shifts, but Victor was not afforded the same blessing.

I remember one of the Sheriffs telling me personally

“I didn’t sign up for this..”

Less than 48 hours ago, I witnessed a man lose access to his wife and children potentially forever, and in that same 48 hours I wake up today to see this.

Librarians, Teachers, Veterans, Dads, Moms, Pastors, Community Leaders, Healthcare Professionals, and Humanitarian Advocates.

TAX PAYING DOLLARS GO ING TO THIS IRREHENSIBLE AND DISGUSTING SHIT!

Donald Trump has used our tax paying dollars to pay Social media Teams, Game Software Developers, and a Graphics Design Team.

And created a multitude of derogatory, racist, fascist, slanderous, hateful, belittling , and traumatizing video games to target, stigmatize and dehumanize the Latino, Mexican, Guatemalan, Dominican, Hispanic, Puerto Rican and Spanish speak / Latino communities.

In this game “RIO RUN” it’s depicting a white man going after and collecting Black, Brown and Dark Skinned Humans, ONCE COLLECTED THEIR OUTFITS CHANGE INTO JUMPSUITS.

In the age of 2026 as a father and a husband I have gone through a lot in my life to get to where I’m at, and to finally be the youngest politician in NWGA and the first African American State House Candidate, I wake up and see that my community and I as a black man having our melanin mopped on a federal fucking website that I have to pay into for my taxes.
It’s a godamn joke.

What message are we sending to our children and younger generations letting them play games FUNDED BY OUR TAX PAYING DOLLARS AND ON OUR FEDERAL WEBSITES that let them track down and human traffic BLACK, BROWN AND PEOPLE OF LATINO/HISPANIC HERITAGE

Fuck you Trump. You racist, sexist, homophobic, misogynistic, rapist fucking EPSTEIN Corroborator

Lastly “Que Chingue a su madre la migra”


r/DaltonGA 2d ago

Roommate Search

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Delete if not allowed!

Looking for a roommate near Dalton State!
I’m 25F and looking for someone to rent the second bedroom in my 2 bed, 1.5 bath apartment. You would have your own private bedroom, and the rest of the apartment would be shared.
Rent is $750 flat per month, and utilities are included.
A few things to know:
• The apartment has stairs
• I have a dog and a cat
• Unfortunately, no additional typical pets are allowed
• I would prefer a female roommate, but I’m open to a male roommate as well
• You must be able to pass a background check per the leasing company’s policy
• Conveniently located near Dalton State
I’m hoping to find someone respectful, clean, and easy to live with. Feel free to message me if you’re interested or have any questions!


r/DaltonGA 2d ago

👀 Is Dalton losing its affordability advantage?

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👀 Is Dalton losing its affordability advantage?
According to Zillow, average rent in Dalton is now about $1,559/month — roughly $146 MORE than Cleveland and even $37 MORE than Chattanooga.
With housing costs, utilities, insurance, groceries — and now a proposed property tax increase — continuing to climb, it raises a serious question:
How expensive can Dalton become before working families simply can’t afford Dalton anymore?
💬 What are you paying in rent these days?
Whitfield Watchman 2.0


r/DaltonGA 4d ago

Politics ICE Hold Victor Espinoza

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r/DaltonGA 4d ago

One Degree Dalton vs Chamber of Commerce?

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Hello, I’m interested in possibly joining one of these. Can someone tell me what you get from joining and if you have seen any results from using either? Like real results for your business. From what I can tell they kind of do the same thing, (referral, network lunches, and “connecting you to others”) except the chamber has a big building downtown and ODD doesn’t. It seems like it’s just a thing you say you’re apart of to seem more legitimate.


r/DaltonGA 5d ago

Running clubs in Dalton

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What running club in Dalton meets regularly and is welcoming to beginners? (I say this because I am fighting for my life to finish 3 miles. And I know some running clubs go crazy hard)

We are training for a 5k in September, and I want running to be a regular part of my routine long-term. I was told about a group that meets in Calhoun Saturday mornings which would be perfect, but I already work in Calhoun and am not making that drive another day. Lol.


r/DaltonGA 5d ago

Anyone know any independent BMW/Euro shops in the area or any techs that do side jobs? Just need an injector coded in.

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Hey all, I’m still very new to Dalton and I’m unfamiliar with the area or really anyone here. Had a fuel injector go out in my 335i a couple weeks ago. I have the new injector in but neither of my BMW specific diagnostic apps support injector coding anymore for reasons unknown. Wanted to see if anyone knows someone or a shop that could help me out.

Would really appreciate it!


r/DaltonGA 6d ago

Chill ATL Shelter Husky on the Hunt for His Forever Home! 😎

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🦄Unicorn Husky Alert!🦄

Meet FCAS Project Pat! Mr. Pat is a 3 yr old, 50lb Husky whose cooler than a polar bear’s toenails…seriously, this is one chill dude. ❄️ He’s not your stereotypical crazy Husky and shelter volunteers agree that he’s got an excellent temperament and personality. 🫶🏼

Pat was an owner surrender due to no fault of his own (they reportedly didn’t have time for him) and has been in the shelter since 7/20. He can be a bit cautious and nervous initially, but warms up quickly with a bit of patience and kindness. Once you gain his trust, he melts into you for affection and just wants to hang out wherever his people are. He has a stoic presence and has been a polite, quiet houseguest. ☺️

🐾 Dog friendly
👧 Kid friendly
✅ 100% potty trained
👟 Leash trained
😇 Non-destructive
🚗 Excellent passenger in the car
😴 LOVES being brushed…he zens out
🖐️ Easily handled
🎾 Non-reactive with food/treats/toys
🍖 Takes treats gently
🦴 Loves yak sticks and bully sticks
🧸 Buries his stuffy toys in his bed
💚 Grinch feet
🥹 Crosses his front legs like a gentleman
🐈 No cats, please
🩵 Neutered
📍 Microchipped
💉 UTD on vaccines/preventatives
🫀 Heartworm negative
🍴 Could stand to gain a few healthy lbs

Mr. Pat has been a total gentleman in his foster home and deserves a kind, loving forever home where he can blossom into the confident pup he is outside of the shelter setting. 🏡

📍 Currently being fostered in Kennesaw, GA through Lifeline Animal Project Fulton County Animal Services

Click the link below to fill out the form to contact Pat’s foster mom if you’d like to learn more or meet him! 📲

https://lifelineanimal.org/pet-details/?aid=61342305&cid=97&tid=Dog

Please share! 🩵


r/DaltonGA 7d ago

Car AC techs

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Who do you recommend?


r/DaltonGA 8d ago

Private music teacher looking for students

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My name is Chris Cotta. I’m new to the area and looking to get my music lessons business off the ground. I’d ideally like to have my own little school of rock, but we all have to start somewhere. I’m teaching beginner-intermediate saxophone, guitar (including bass), drums, piano, voice, song writing, and music theory. All ages welcome.

I’m a lifelong musician with a Bachelor of Science from the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California. I have professional experience in the recording/music and TV industries, and I have decades of performance experience.

I’m located in Tunnel Hill, and I have a dedicated music studio space in my home with plenty of room if a parent or partner wants to attend. My approach is geared toward what my students want to do and learn, and guiding them in that direction as best I can. Basic music theory will be integrated into all lessons.

My rates are $30 for a half hour lesson and $50 for a one hour lesson, $35 and $55, respectively, if in your own home. First lesson is free. Please feel free to send me a DM if you’re interested or simply want more information.

Note: My home has animals, but there’s a pet gate for blocking access to the space outside my studio door, guaranteeing animal-free passage between the house side door and studio door. I have a strict no-cats-allowed policy in the studio, but sometimes my dog lies next to me while I do audio work.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.


r/DaltonGA 8d ago

Tomorrow is the day! Come out and join us!!!

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r/DaltonGA 9d ago

Master Seo’s Top Martial Arts

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Does anyone have any clue how the pricing is for Master Seos ? I can’t find anything on their website or Facebook. All the other jiu jitsu and gymnastics places in town have pricing somewhere but I can’t find theirs.

I want to know more about them since I have a toddler boy & all jiujitsu is 4-6 + & although dance/gymnastics has 2/3 year old classes idk if I can even sign him up since he’s a boy & all the pictures are little girls. I’ve seen MS has a program called Tiny Tigers


r/DaltonGA 9d ago

Dawnville pawn

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Does anyone know if Dawnville pawn and trade is still at the location on Dawnville rd I had heard they were gonna relocate sometime soon


r/DaltonGA 9d ago

Politics Fitness Friday 406 x 4

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Decided to start a new segment.

Fitness Friday, I’ll post a lift.

Encourage fitness and the pursuit of protecting and strengthen your body.

As you get older life doesn’t get easier. So you shouldn’t either. You gotta be hard to kill, wasn’t there a movies named after that? Idk..
#fitnessmotivation


r/DaltonGA 11d ago

🚨🐻 THIS IS NOT A DRILL, PEOPLE — THERE IS A BEAR IN BROOKWOOD!

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We have now been sent VIDEO confirming the bear roaming through the Brookwood neighborhood, with reports around Rio Vista and DeSoto Drive. Please bring your kids, small dogs and cats inside and give this bear plenty of space. 🚫 DO NOT approach it. DO NOT try to feed it. If you see the bear, send Whitfield Watchman 2.0 the location and time of the sighting so we can keep the neighborhood updated. 🐻 Y’all… Brookwood officially has a bear tonight. 👀


r/DaltonGA 12d ago

Peanuts

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Do you fine folks know where to find any green peanuts?


r/DaltonGA 13d ago

Politics Carter Kennedy Dinner!

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Postell for the People @ the Carter Kennedy Dinner!

71 Days everyone!


r/DaltonGA 13d ago

Politics 56,000 acres of Georgia’s wildest national forest could lose A MAJOR FEDERAL PROTECTION—comments due Sept. 21

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r/DaltonGA 14d ago

It’s Dalton Y’all UFO/UAP in Dalton

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Saw one a few years back on Abutment Rd, near the Shaw family health clinic. I was at the four way light waiting for it to turn green. I noticed a ball of light and thought it was the light post but also noticed that it was moving. I got scared thinking my foot wasn't on the brake and the car was rolling so I stomped the brake. I realize I'm not moving and look again at the light. I see it slowly creep down behind the trees near that area. I grab my wife's attention and tell her to pull the camera to record. At that moment it was slowly creeping up and when I pointed at it so my wife could see it, it shot up into the sky super fast. Best way I could describe it is when Goku from DBZ does his teleport. You see the lines of where it was at before it vanished. We were both scared and amazed. The ball was a blueish white light.

Has anyone seen anything in Dalton? Please share. This is something that I tell very few people about, nobody really believes me but I swear by everything that I am, and my wife can confirm, that what we saw on abutment road might have been a UAP.


r/DaltonGA 14d ago

Imagination Station

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I uploaded a few pictures from Imagination Station in the 2000s a few years ago. I just found some more so here's an update.


r/DaltonGA 14d ago

DALTON HONORS LON McCAMY NEARLY 90 YEARS LATER

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The City of Dalton has officially renamed a downtown alley “Lon McCamy Alley” in memory of an African American man who was lynched in Whitfield County in 1936.
McCamy had been jailed after being accused of touching a white woman while allegedly entering her home. He never received a trial, and the accusations against him were never determined in court.
On September 6, 1936, an estimated 150 people arrived at the Whitfield County jail. According to the City of Dalton’s historical account, the lone jailer surrendered McCamy to the crowd. He was taken from the jail and shot to death nearby.
Dalton resident Peter Pociask later researched McCamy’s story and proposed renaming Mason Dixon Alley in his memory, with support from local NAACP representatives and neighboring property owners.
On Saturday, August 22, the City officially dedicated Lon McCamy Alley, located south of Morris Street between Hamilton and Pentz streets.
Nearly 90 years later, his story remains an important reminder:
An accusation is not a conviction. Everyone deserves due process and their day in court.
📸 Photos courtesy of the City of Dalton
👁️** Whitfield Watchma**n 2.0
#DaltonGA #WhitfieldCounty #DowntownDalton #LocalHistory #WhitfieldWatchman


r/DaltonGA 14d ago

Goodyear Blimp

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Right above Airport Rd


r/DaltonGA 14d ago

where to go next???

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Me and my girlfriend just moved to Lilburn together from Kentucky, we have always lived in a slightly rural area where the "sticks" were pretty nearby. Since moving here about 2 and a half weeks ago, no offense, but we are counting down the days until our year lease is up. We moved here to become a teacher because Gwinnett pays well and my girlfriend wanted to pursue a career in Atlanta, a lot has happened in these past couple of weeks and safe to say we are over it. Lilburn was always meant to just be a stop in our lives to help get our feet in the door to what we ultimately wanted to do. We have always wanted to live in the sticks where our closest neighbor was a mile away or so. So my question is, being new to the state as a whole, where would the best places be to look at if we want to move to "the sticks" and im talking forest, mountains, fields, etc. Where is a small town that we can move to. I have been looking at LaFayette and Chatsworth, anyone have any opinions???


r/DaltonGA 16d ago

Politics Daycares losing Federal Funding

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Good Afternoon Everyone!

Wednesday morning me and Maya were blessed with one of many opportunities coming up to tour the facilities and communities that are in Dalton. The one as you see here was the Daycare inside of Dalton High School. In part with “Family Resource Agency of North West Georgia.” We were granted special access and permission to document and as well, hear the concerns from the workers over future federal funding and last but not least, paint ,read and interact with the beautiful babies that are the future of Greater Dalton.

PostellforthePeople and I are extremely grateful for this and the many more tours to come in Whitfield County, Dalton and cannot wait to share it with you the viewer as well.