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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!

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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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