Thank you to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, the Georgia State Bar and the Young Lawyers Division and the Georgia Food Bank Association who partnered to lead the annual two-week fundraising competition. All members of the legal community were eligible to compete to see which law firm, l…

Whitfield County is fortunate to have election officials like Mary Hammontree, her staff and our elections board to oversee the process locally.

After 155 years we are still fighting The Civil War.

This is for our city of Dalton leaders. Please use past history to help draw up the new garbage/rubbish pickup.

As someone who did not grow up in Georgia, I am no expert on Civil War history. However, as someone who has called Dalton home for the past 34 years it really bothers me to see what is happening here right now.

We had just come from the doctor. It was cancer with nothing left to do except pray and wait. The doctor didn’t think home health or hospice was needed yet, but the mother of this 48-year-old, special needs child did need help, and that help came in the person of Annalee Harlan who, when she…

Removing a monument to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, who protected Dalton from a noted white supremacist, Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, would be foolish to say the least.

I am a student and teacher of history with a master's in Civil War history. My master's thesis was titled “Appomattox,” a dramatic adaptation of the surrender that for all intents and purposes brought an end to the conflict that divided this nation more than 150 years ago.

In response to the article involving the removal of the Gen. Joseph E. Johnston statue in downtown Dalton, I believe this should be investigated to find out what the majority of the citizenry desires rather than so quickly having a knee-jerk response of a few that want to erase our American …

The people who are screaming for defunding or abolishing police departments need to consider one thing: If someone breaks into their homes, assaults them or their family members, robs them or kills them, who are they going to call for help?

Statues on public land serve to venerate individuals held collectively in high esteem. They are meant to embody the identity of a community and communicate to visitors what the community values. As time clarifies whose legacy warrants such a pedestal, figures previously honored may wane in t…

A quote contributed to Warren Buffet says “When the tide goes out you, see who’s swimming naked,” which means, during good economic times it’s not obvious how successful people or businesses are. But in bad times the truth is laid bare. Indeed, Donald Trump’s lack of responsibility and disci…

There is no way to justify what happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis. The action taken was unconscionable and wrong; it was murder and it was good to see that the people in Dalton wished to add their voices to those who seek justice for Mr. Floyd and others.

Being a retired police officer and looking at the incident in Minnesota, I can say it was wrong and unnecessary. George Floyd was not resisting arrest, and even if he had been, you don't use that type of force. Sometimes you have to deal with combatants in taking them to the ground, but that…

I have known Lynn Laughter for decades. As members of the same church, we have had the honor of being the hands and feet of Christ here in Whitfield County and as far away as Kenya and Haiti. It is during those long and laborious mission trips that you leave your comfort zone and discover wh…

As a longtime business owner and former member of the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners, I have gained a unique knowledge of the demands of both public and private sectors of our community. My experience in both of these areas leads me to ask that our community reelect Lynn Laughter to…

Our daughter graduated with a master’s degree in science in biology from Georgia College and State University. She did not get to enjoy a graduation ceremony making her diploma a true "corona-ploma." We are all happy and proud just alike.

As a former member of the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners from 2006-2010, I am very aware of the need for strong leadership to keep our community growing and attractive to families and businesses, especially in challenging times. That means keeping taxes low, providing quality servic…

With the recent passing of D.O. Chumley at age 98, I realized that many people may not be aware of the impact of his leadership on the Whitfield County Schools. I am, therefore, writing to herald Mr. Chumley’s contributions.

Whitfield County already faced significant economic challenges prior to the COVID-19 health emergency, and it is imperative we make every possible effort to make the best decisions regarding leadership as we emerge from the economic shutdown. Too often local elections come down to popularity…

Our upcoming local election, set against the backdrop of a pandemic and an historic economic calamity, presents us with a simple question: Will we attempt to overcome the challenges of tomorrow with the tired rhetoric and ineffective initiatives of yesterday?

It has been my honor to serve as a Whitfield County commissioner for 24 years, five years of which I served as your chairman.

Trump denied and people died, according to a letter to the editor in the May 5 Daily Citizen-News.

Be respectful

Past due

Kudos to postal workers

I want to reach out to the couple that happened to be in our local Dollar Store in Tennga from Whitfield County and paid our bill at the register. I cannot thank you enough and was so humbled. We usually do that ourselves.

While we are practicing social distancing, I would encourage us all to begin a new habit of safe driving, which is simply leaving two seconds of space between us and the car in front of us, no matter what the speed.

We have traveled extensively to Third World countries. We have many connections with people who work with the Third World poor. We have all been very concerned about the plight of Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, but the reports we have heard from those working with the poor in Thi…

Georgia opening businesses again?

Make sure you and your family are counted in the Census

Transparency lacking from Murray school board, system in possible calendar change

On Aug. 20, 1940, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered a speech to the House of Commons which included one of his famous quotations: "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."

Much has been written about the Greatest Generation, usually defined as those born between 1910 and 1924, many of whom risked their lives fighting in World War II. Those that came after them look upon that generation with great admiration and gratitude for their bravery and for the sacrifice…

The annual memorial race for our son, Peter Andersen, Peter's Free-Wheelin' 5K, was scheduled to be held on April 25, but in efforts to support the health and well-being of our community and our runners, the race committee decided a couple of weeks ago to cancel the race this year.

It took only a few years for the milk of human kindness to turn to clabber. Never in my wildest dreams could I have envisioned the amount of hatred spewed from one group of people at another. A good way to ruin your day before it starts is to take even a brief peek at Today's Forum any morni…

Dear Mayor David Pennington and the Dalton City Council,

Remembering Dr. Joseph Lowery

The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to significantly impact all of us in Whitfield County, long after the tough measures taken to slow the spread of the virus have been eased. Our community has faced tough times in the past and I am confident we will weather this crisis and emerge stronger t…

March is Social Work Month, which recognizes the work social workers have done for their communities and country.

The cost of low unemployment is President Trump's socialist trillion dollar deficit. Inflation is destroying your pay raise.

By stopping smoking now, you could have a better chance at fighting coronavirus

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In response to the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and the accompanying restrictions on public gatherings and meetings that have been implemented, the Roman Open Board has made the decision to cancel this year's golf tournament.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's recent series "Unprotected" brought to light very concerning deficiencies within the state's oversight of senior living facilities.

As you may know, the month of March is Social Work Month. The social work profession has many different areas of expertise. Social workers are able to work in various field such as: mental health clinics, police departments, hospitals, military facilities and corporations. Social workers can…

Over the past several months, some extraordinary things have happened to what most us would call an ordinary guy.

The Whitfield County Democratic Party would like to thank all who attended and contributed to our annual Chili Cook-off at the Mack Gaston Community Center. After postponing for snowy weather, we were blessed with a well-attended event, raising almost $300 for the DEO Clinic. We are proud to…

I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners, District 4.