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Welcome to Dalton, GA

The Dalton-Whitfield County area extends the “red carpet treatment” to new residents by letting them in on a local secret: residents here enjoy the charm and easy access of small town life, without having to forfeit big city conveniences and opportunities. Dalton-Whitfield, with its strong historical traditions and cultural diversity, welcomes you!

What do you need?

  1. Emergency Services
  2. Driver Services
  3. Voter Registration
  4. Utilities
  5. School Registration
  6. Postal Services
  7. Healthcare
  8. Retirement Living
  9. Library Services
  10. Other
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    Emergency Services
    Immediate access to emergency services for fire, Georgia State Patrol, police, sheriff, and ambulance can all be reached by simply dialing 911 or:
    • Georgia State Patrol (706) 272-2200
    • Whitfield Co. Sheriff (706) 278-1233
    • Cohutta Police (706) 694-6411
    • Dalton Police (706) 278-9085
    • Tunnel Hill Police (706) 673-5535
    • Varnell Police (706) 694-3141
    • Whitfield Co. Fire (706) 259-7433
    • Dalton Fire (706) 278-7363
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    Driver Services
    Automobile Tags:
    The Whitfield County Tax Commissioner’s Office
    205 N. Selvidge St.
    Dalton, GA 30720
    (706) 275-7510
    www.whitfieldcountyga.com

    New residents are required to purchase a new tag for automobiles within 30 days of arrival. Needed information includes title or registration, lien-holder’s name and address, insurance card, and last tag receipt.

    Driver’s License:
    Department of Driver Services
    235 Wagner Drive
    Dalton, GA 30721
    (678) 413-8400
    www.dds.ga.gov

    Newcomers from out-of-state can obtain a Georgia driver’s license through the Department of Driver Services. Hours for testing are Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to Noon. For more information, please call the DDS local office.
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    Voter Registration
    The Board of Elections and Registrar
    205 N. Selvidge Street, Suite K
    Dalton, GA 30720
    (706) 278-7183
    https://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/boe/boe.htm
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    Utilities
    Dalton Utilities
    1200 V. D. Parrott Jr. Parkway
    P. O. Box 869
    Dalton, GA 30722-0869
    (706) 278-1313
    www.dutil.com

    North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation
    1850 Cleveland Highway
    P. O. Box 1407
    Dalton, GA 30722-1407
    (706) 259-9441
    www.ngemc.com

    Georgia Power
    (888) 660-5890
    www.georgiapower.com

    Internet / Telephone / Cable Providers:
    Charter Spectrum
    1103 S Hamilton St.
    Dalton, GA 30720
    (866) 874-2389
    www.spectrum.com/services/georgia/dalton

    OptiLink/a service of Dalton Utilities
    1200 V. D. Parrott Jr. Parkway
    P. O. Box 869
    Dalton, GA 30722-0869
    (706) 529-1313
    www.dutil.com/optilink

    Windstream Communications
    914 Vista Drive
    Dalton, GA 30721
    (706) 279-7000
    www.windstream.com
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    School Registration
    Dalton City Schools
    300 West Waugh St.
    P. O. Box 1408
    Dalton, GA 30722-1408
    (706) 876-4000
    www.daltonpublicschools.com

    Whitfield County Schools
    1306 South Thornton Ave.
    P. O. Box 2167
    Dalton, GA 30722-2167
    (706) 217-6780
    www.wcsga.net

    Christian Heritage
    1600 MLK Jr. Blvd.
    P. O. Box 2066
    Dalton, GA 30722-2066
    (706) 277-1198
    www.chslions.com

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    Postal Services
    The Dalton Post Office (main branch)
    100 South Thornton Avenue
    Dalton, GA 30720
    (706) 279-0751
    www.usps.com

    Post Offices are also located in:
    • Cohutta
    • East Side Station
    • Rocky Face
    • Tunnel Hill
    • Varnell
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    Healthcare
    Hamilton Health Care System
    1200 Memorial Drive
    P. O. Box 1900
    Dalton, GA 30722-1900
    (706) 272-6000
    www.hamiltonhealth.com

    Hamilton Health Care System, located in Dalton, Georgia, is the premier health care delivery system in Northwest Georgia. HHCS delivers innovative, quality services in a caring atmosphere for patients and their families. Please call to receive a free copy of a Medical Staff Guide and Map.

    Whitfield County Health Department- North Georgia Health District
    800 Professional Blvd.
    Dalton, GA 30720
    (706) 279-9600
    http://www.nghd.org/locations/health-depts/whitfield-health.html

    North Georgia Health District offers specialized services including:
    • Women’s Services
    • Children’s Services
    • Medical Access Clinic
    • Public Health Services
    • Environmental Health Services
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    Retirement Living
    Dalton Place
    1300 W. Waugh St.
    Dalton, GA 30720
    (706) 277-7101
    http://www.enlivant.com/communities/georgia/dalton-place-dalton

    Royal Oaks
    1220 Broadrick Drive
    Dalton, GA 30720
    (706) 275-8899
    https://www.royaloaksretirement.com/

    Tranquility of Dalton
    986 Orchard Way
    Dalton, GA 30720
    (706) 259-LIVE (5483)
    http://www.tranquilityofdalton.com/
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    Library Services
    Northwest Georgia Regional Library System
    310 Cappes St.
    Dalton, GA 30720
    (706) 876-1360
    www.ngrl.org

    Dalton is the headquarters for the regional library system, which serves a three-county area. The library issues library cards to residents at no charge.
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    Other
    United Way Resource Information: Spanish Key Resources
    Community Resources in Spanish- Spring 2020

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