As citizens, we expect our elected officials to make decisions based on what is best for the community taking advice from experts before making decisions.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed American culture has been obsessed with name changing, whether it's motivated by political correctness, a desire to achieve some sort of perverse sort of delayed social justice or just too many people with too much time on their…

I want to share my story of an event I experienced. In today's world of turmoil, violence, unrest and negativity, I find it a refreshing, feel-good story that lit up my day. Perhaps it can light up the day of some of your readers.

We need your help like never before. The pandemic — its current surge driven by the highly transmissible delta variant — continues to spread throughout Northwest Georgia and is quickly becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated. Most new cases, hospitalizations and people in our critical care u…

Greeting from a COVID room at Hamilton Medical Center. I have spent the past 18 days here with my mom who is suffering with COVID pneumonia. For those of you on the outside, here is a little peek into the daily world of the COVID floor.

I am writing this letter in response to Whitfield County Commissioner Greg Jones’ position on the county’s funding of vaccination outreach. When a person is elected to a governmental position, his “personal” objections or opinions should not be a factor when making decisions regarding the he…

I was shocked, disappointed and saddened recently at the outrageous disrespect toward Dr. Anthony Fauci by the U.S. senator from Kentucky, Rand Paul. Dr. Fauci has dedicated his life to the well-being of others and is respected throughout the world for his personal integrity and scientific honesty.

The cartoon on the Viewpoints page of the July 17 edition of the Daily Citizen-News showing Dr. Anthony Fauci as an idol was offensive and he is undeserving of such ridicule.

Remembering Kenneth Finkel

Thank you Mark Millican for the wonderful stories of the young men from Dalton and the surrounding area who served our country during the Vietnam era.

We've all heard about how conservatives' speech is being blocked on the internet or labeled "misinformation." But if you think it's limited to the internet, think again. It has permeated every aspect of American life.

Among the many challenges rural Georgia faces, development and retention of its labor force is a top issue. The agriculture industry is a major contributor to Georgia’s overall success, but many workers are leaving to find work in the metropolitan areas. It is imperative that we continue to …

Would you believe? There are times when a lack of believability is funny. I, and many others, found some of the lines from the “Get Smart” TV series so.

Dalton and Whitfield County are the best

Time for another Tent City?

Dalton fortunate to have Dr. Richard Morrison

Election Integrity Act expands voter access

St. Mark's Preschool appreciates support for 5K fundraiser

Welcome to Georgia, Mr. President

Update on the Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

Courtesy is always appreciated

New voting law too restrictive

New law expands early voting

Mike Cowan was a man of character and integrity. We became friends through me running against him for Whitfield County commissioner. Even though I ran against him, he helped me and enlightened me on some things. Mike was my friend. He was a great commissioner.

Don't be selfish, wear a mask when you are out in public

Support effort to protect child abuse victims in Georgia

God's word is all that matters

Visitors should be allowed during public health emergencies

End local bans on short-term rentals

Judges give thanks for help with first full trial weeks

Please honor COVID victims

The focus at this time of year in most k-12 schools is the preparation of students for state testing. In our case, it is the Georgia Milestones End of Grade and End of Course tests. The question of the day is, “To test or not to test, that is the question!”

The Whitfield County Democratic Committee would like to urge our state representatives to reject efforts to restrict voter access. According to Republican Party officials, the 2020 election was “safe, secure and honest." This statement was confirmed following three separate recounts/audits. …

On Thursday, the Junior Achievement Discovery Center of Greater Dalton will officially open on the beautiful Hammond Creek Middle School campus.

It has been touching to receive so many thanks and warm words from our community and the Daily Citizen-News for our involvement in the COVID-19 vaccination effort. I should give credit to others, without whose help it would be an impossible mission. I would also like to give a sequence of events.

The Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association was deeply saddened to hear the news of Shelby Peeples' passing. So many nonprofit organizations have been greatly impacted by his generosity over the years. For the Alzheimer’s Association, it goes back to 1982. He sponsored the very first …

College student seeks input on Dalton's transportation needs

Greene story lacked objectivity

In defense of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Rep. Greene should resign

Girl Scouts thank community for donations of musical instruments