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Jobless rate tops 12 percent in Metro Dalton
The soaring area unemployment rate keeps climbing higher.
The jobless rate in Metro Dalton, which includes Murray and Whitfield counties, rose to a preliminary unadjusted rate of 12 percent in January, up 6.3 percent from 5.7 percent in January 2008, according to the state Department of Labor. The unemployment rate in metro Dalton climbed .6 percent from a revised 11.4 percent in December 2008.
From December 2008 to January, the two counties shed 1,600 jobs as the floorcovering industry continues to be battered by a weak housing market and the national recession. From January 2008 to January 2009, the number of jobs in the two counties fell from 76,100 to 70,300.
Read tomorrow's Daily Citizen for a full report.
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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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