

11th Hour Theatre Awarded ‘Project Grant’ from Georgia Council for the Arts
11th Hour Theatre and Creative Studio was awarded a Project Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, the Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in empowering arts and culture, for fiscal year 2027. The 11th Hour Theatre & Creative Studio is a Dalton-based creative space dedicated to producing theatre, arts programming, and community-centered creative experiences. The organization works to create opportunities for performers, artists, students, and audien


Children’s Institute announces Abilities Without Limits conference, expo
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will host its Abilities Without Limits Conference & Expo (formerly known as the North Georgia Autism Conference) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway in Dalton. The event has been held annually for 11 years. The Abilities Without Limits Conference & Expo is a collaborative event designed to empower, educate and connect individuals who support people with differing abilities


Regency Park rehab team helps get Florida grandmother mobile again
Norma Mishoe is pictured with Regency Park associates. Norma Mishoe and her husband, Kenny, were visiting family and enjoying a grandson’s ballgame when she had a fall that fractured both her ankles and sent her on a months-long rehabilitation journey. Now, the Milton, Fla., resident is back home — but with a renewed appreciation for Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation, part of Hamilton Long Term Care, where she recovered and became mobile again. Mishoe received physic


Hamilton EMS nationally recognized for commitment to quality care for heart attacks, strokes
Some of Hamilton EMS associates are pictured. Hamilton Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) recently received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS® Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. Emergency medical services staff can begin treatment when they arrive – much sooner than if someone goes to the hospital by car. HEM


TVFCU Celebrates One Year of Serving Northwest Georgia Homebuyers from Northwest Georgia Headquarters
Dalton, GA — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is celebrating one year of its Dalton/Northwest Georgia headquarters at 920 Vista Drive, Dalton, GA, and the credit union is deepening its commitment to helping local residents achieve homeownership. Since opening its doors in August 2025, TVFCU has closed on 361 Georgia home loans in the past 10 months, demonstrating the growing demand for locally focused lending in the Northwest Georgia region. A TVFCU Loan for Your


Dalton State College among top 10% most affordable colleges in nation for 5th year
Dalton State College is ranked among the top 10% most affordable public four-year colleges in the nation for the fifth consecutive year, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center. Dalton State ranked No. 50 nationally and second among Georgia public institutions for the lowest net price. The ranking underscores Dalton State’s commitment to providing a high-quality education at an accessible cost, helping


Hamilton Physician Group – Catoosa Campus to provide free school supplies
Hamilton Physician Group – Catoosa Campus will host a back-to-school celebration at its location at 45 College Park Drive in Ringgold, on Thursday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade may pick up school supplies while supplies last. Each child must be present to receive the supplies. Free Kona Ice treats will also be provided to those who attend the event. For more information, please call 706-272-6114. About Hamilton Health – Ca


Hamilton Walk-In Care – Varnell to provide free school supplies
Hamilton Walk-In Care – Varnell will host a back-to-school celebration at its location at 3957 Cleveland Highway in Dalton on Wednesday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade may pick up school supplies while supplies last. Each child must be present to receive the supplies. Free Kona Ice treats will also be provided to those who attend the event. For more information, please call 706-272-6114. About Hamilton Walk-In Care – Varnell







