Raisin Hope Ride

Saul Raisin is proud to announce the fourth annual Raisin Hope Foundation Ride. Saul, a native of Dalton, suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a crash while racing professionally in Europe in 2006. Saul has fought back, recovered beyond his doctors' expectations, and now focuses his energy toward helping others with TBIs. In the last three years, over 1500 riders have participated in the Raisin Hope Foundation Rides.

This year's ride will take place on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th.

The ride will begin at Prater's Mill at 8 am.

There are 4 distance options: 60 miles, 40 miles, 15 miles, or 6 miles. All riders will enjoy a complimentary lunch and a chance to win one of several door prizes. All pre registered riders are guaranteed a t-shirt.

For more information or to register online, visit raisinhope.ning.org.

Rain Barrel Workshop at the Dalton Market this Saturday!

The Conasauga River Alliance will be holding a FREE Rain Barrel Workshop this Saturday, August 21 at the Downtown Saturday Market. The first 20 participants will get FREE rain barrells!! You don't want to miss this fun, informative workshop! The Downtown Market is in Dalton Green park beside the Whitfield County Courthouse and lasts from 9 am until 1 pm every Saturday through September!

Sister Schubert Book Signing

In 1989, the entrepreneur now known to the world as "Sister Schubert", aka Patricia Barnes, was baking her soon to be famous Yeast rolls in the kitchen of her home in Troy, Alabama for her small catering business and for family and friends. She volunteered to donate some rolls, based on her grandmother's heirloom recipe for "Everlasting Rolls" to the holiday frozen food fair at her church. From 80 pans worth of orders to a 80,000 square foot state of the art facility that produces 1 million rolls per day, Sister Schubert has created quite a Roll Dynasty. Patricia released her first book Sister Schubert's Secret Bread Recipes in 1996, and her second book Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters in the fall of 2009. The proceeds of the books benefit the Barnes Family Foundation, which has donated more than 2.3 million dollars to charities, scholarships, historical preservation, and the creation of a home for abandoned children in the Ukraine.

The Pine Needle, at 1319 Dug Gap Rd in Dalton will be hosting a book signing with the famous "Sister Shubert" next Thursday, August 19th from 4 until 7 pm! Please call 706-278-0090 for more information.

FREE Parade and Downtown Party!!

Take a trip down memory lane this weekend with the Hurst Olds Car Club in Downtown Dalton. The car club will be having its 26th annual convention in Dalton and the public is invited this Friday, August 6th at 6pm for a Classic Hurst Olds Car Parade, directly followed by a FREE Downtown Party featuring 60's style beach music, food, beer, and inflatables for the little ones!

Dalton Photo Contest

The Dalton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is currently holding a photography contest for the most action packed sports or event related photos taken in the Dalton-Whitifield County Area. The contest will run August 1st through midnight September 24th. The winner will recieve a $100 gift certificate to the Dalton restaurant of his/her choice. Submissions will be accepted by email to Kristi Thomas at KThomas@VisitDaltonGa.com. All entries will be posted on DaltonPhotoContest.Blogspot.com and credit will be given according to the name emailed along with the photo. There is no limit to the number of sumissions per photographer. For more information and full contest rules, visit http://www.daltonphotocontest.blogspot.com/ or call the CVB at 706-270-9960.

FREE CONCERT SATURDAY NIGHT!!

Come to the Dalton Freight Depot this Saturday, July 24th for the CD Release Party for Bluegrass Bands & Helping Hands, Volume 2! This is a FREE concert featuring bluegrass musicians, Earl Brackin at 7 pm and The Lou Wamp Band at 8 pm.

There will be face painting for children from 7 to 8:30 pm and concessions will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Proceeds from the sale of concessions and CDs will go to DOC-UP, the Dalton Organization of Churches United for People. DOC-UP is a non-profit orgainzation that uses its funds to help needy, unemployed families in the Dalton area pay their rent and utilities bills.

Date: Saturday, July 24

Time: 7 to 9 pm

Price: FREE

Location: The Dalton Freight Depot, located in Downtown Dalton behind Peacock Alley ( Beside the Wachovia Parking Deck on Cuyler & Hamilton)

More Info: www.BluegrassBandsHelpingHands.com

Bring your lounge chairs, coolers, and picnics to the Creative Arts Guild this Friday, July 16 for a FREE open air concert featuring the Southern Rock band, Ston-n-Stare!! The councert will begin at 7:30 pm. There will be a donation bar available. You may also reserve tables and chairs for six for $20. For more information or to reserve a table, call the Creative Arts Guild at 706-278-0168.

Whitfield County Wants Your Input!

"Imagine a day when a family could drive to downtown Dalton and pull inot the county parking deck, stroll amongst shops and restaurants downtown on the way to a trolley stol at Little Five Points, and end up at an arts and cultural district in the Crown Mill area, where they could, for example, listen to musicians at an amphitheater, take a pottery class, relax at a park surrounded by century-old oak trees, or visit the historic Hamilton House and Crown Archives. The first stage toward making that dream a reality will arrive this Saturday when the Dalton-Whitfield Planning Office will host a charrette to get public input on a proposed Arts & Cultural Overlay District that will be unveiled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the newly renovated Freight Depot at the intersection of Cuyler & South Depot Streets Downtown."

Come make your voice heard! Whitfield County wants your input!!

For more information or directions to the Freight Depot, call Mitch Talley at 706-463-0175

Woodsongs Coffeehouse a Great Success

The Woodsongs Coffeehouse Benefit Concert Series was a great success! We raised $1500 for the Providence Women's Shelter, to be built here in Dalton! There is currently no shelter for women and children in Dalton, so this is a very serious need in our community. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this very special cause! .... not to mention all the amazing artists we were fortunate enough to enjoy each month!!

Dalton Spirit Walks

Join us in West Hill Cemetary in Dalton on June 25th and 26th for the Dalton Spirit Walks! Along your stroll, you will encounter several famous former Daltonians who have been laid to rest in West Hill Cemetary. Famous train robber, Walt Bohannon will even be there!! For tickets or more information, call 706-278-0168.

9th Congressional District Special Election Runoff

There will be a 9th Congressional District Special Election Runoff between Tom Graves and Lee Hawkins on June 8th. Early voting will run from May 20th to June 4th. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!!

Downtown Market This Saturday!

Join your neighbors at Dalton Green in downtown Dalton for the Saturday Market. This is a family friendly event featuring local produce, artisans and food vendors to promote buying local and a sustainable lifestyle for our community.

Who: Everyone’s Invited. Free Admission. Free Fun.

What: Downtown Dalton Saturday Market

When: May 8, 2010 and every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month through September 25th. The market will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Dalton Green- the park beside the Whitfield County Courthouse.

Sweet Street Car & Truck Show Coming!!

Providence Ministries will hold the 3rd Annual Car and Truck Show on May 29th, at the Fair Grounds in Dalton, Ga. This is a fundraiser to support the homeless shelters, boys homes, alcohol and drug recovery programs, community kitchen, and women's shelter. There will be Sponsors' Awards, Door Prizes and Dash Plaques. Prices are as follows: General admission 5 (age 12 and under free). Show Vehicle 20; Car Corral 15, Outdoor Swap Meet 20 (20X20). Add 5 to the above fees after May 15th, 2010. Registration is from 9am-1pm and Awards will begin at 3:00. For more information, contact Roy, Brian or Dana at 706-275-0268 or visit http://www.providencesweetstreet.com/.

Louisa Branscomb Live In Concert This Saturday!

Songwriter Louisa Branscomb will showcase original songs in a fanfare of great Georgia artists singing her songs. Appearing with Louisa: Frances Mooney (Fontanna Sunset), 2009 IBMA Daughters of Bluegrass and 2010 SPBGMA nominee Female Vocalist of the yearJane Baxter- well-known Georgia bassist Jane Baxter who has recently ended a two year national touring stint with The Gary Waldrep Band. One of the most sought after session musicians in Georgia and surrounding statesKathy Reed -Kathy Reed is a native of Georgia and has deep roots in East Tennessee. She is a member of the popular Atlanta-based acoustic trio, Lonesome Redwing, and is a singer, songwriter, and plays bass and guitar. The concert will be at the Dalton Freight Depot at 305 South Depot Street at 7 pm. Cost is only $8!! For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dalton-GA/WoodSongs-Coffee-House-Chapter-Dalton-Freight-Depot/180798835948?v=app_2344061033#!/event.php?eid=363108014849&index=1.

Downtown Dalton Market this Saturday!!

Join your neighbors at Dalton Green in downtown Dalton for the Saturday Market. This is a family friendly event featuring local produce, artisans and food vendors to promote buying local and a sustainable lifestyle for our community.



Who: Everyone’s Invited. Free Admission. Free Fun.


What: Downtown Dalton Saturday Market


When: May 8, 2010 and every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month through September 25th. The market will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Dalton Green- the park beside the Whitfield County Courthouse.