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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!
- 1Emergency 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 - 2Driver 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. - 3Voter 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 - 4Utilities
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 - 5School 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 - 6Postal 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 - 7Healthcare
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 - 8Retirement 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/ - 9Library 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. - 10Other
United Way Resource Information: Spanish Key Resources
Community Resources in Spanish- Spring 2020

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