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Two Whitfield projects essentially complete, GDOT says
The Georgia Department of Transportation says the 6-mile resurfacing and shoulder reconstruction project of State Route (SR) 3 and the paving project on SR 71 between SR 3 and Roland Hill Drive in Whitfield County have been completed ahead of schedule.
The SR 3 reconstruction project was scheduled for completion by December. The SR 71 paving project was slated for completion by the end of October.
“The completion of these two projects will positively influence the lives of Whitfield County residents by improving the flow of traffic on SR 3 and Highway 71, making it safer, and helping the traveling public get where they need to go in Whitfield County,” said Kent Sager, district engineer at the GDOT office in Cartersville.
“Although some minor work remains to be done, these two construction projects are completed for all practical purposes, as far as the traveling public is concerned,” explained Sager. “We are glad to finish the work and give the roads back to the traveling public.”
GDOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about these or any other construction projects on interstates and state routes. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures and delays due to inclement weather. Callers also can transfer to operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at www.511ga.org.
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Deadly blast ruled accidental
An explosion and fire that killed two people in a Dalton apartment complex in August has been ruled accidental by the Dalton Fire Department.
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Spring arrives
Starts today at 1:32 p.m.
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Woodlawn archery team takes first
Woodlawn Elementary School just hit the bull’s-eye with a first place win among 21 schools competing in Georgia’s National Archery in Schools state tournament.
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Planting seeds all over the world
Asked how many countries he has traveled to, Richard Edwards thinks for a second.
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Grant applications accepted
The Dalton-Whitfield Community Foundation is accepting fall grant request applications through March 31, 2010, according to board chairwoman Linda Blackman.
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Area arrests for March 20
Recent arrests from the Whitfield and Murray County jail reports.
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Man charged with sodomy
A Chatsworth man has been charged with a sex offense against a minor in Whitfield County.
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Ecumenical Earth Day is April 25
The 14th Ecumenical Earth Day in Dalton will be on April 25 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 623 S. Thornton Ave. in Dalton. The event will run from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and feature live music, recycled crafts, petting zoo, a free hot dog lunch and exhibits from local agencies and groups promoting recycling, conservation, and more.
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Church news
Upcoming church-related events
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Whitfield County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda
Board will meet Monday at 6 p.m.
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