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Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce Phone: 706-278-7373 - Fax: 706-226-8739 |
                           
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Newcomers Information
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! Immediate access to emergency services for fire, Georgia State Patrol, police, sheriff, and ambulance can all be reached by simply dialing 911 or:
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. The Whitfield County Tax
Commissioner's Office is located in the Whitfield County Courthouse on
West Crawford Street in Dalton and can be reached at TELEVISION/CABLE/SATELLITE SERVICES:
Newcomers from out-of-state can
obtain a Georgia driver's license through the Department of Public
Safety, located at 235 Wagner Drive in Dalton. 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. A current out-of-state driver's license and
proof of Georgia residence, along with a $20 fee to be paid in cash, are the requirements. More
information can be obtained by calling 706-272-2272.
Their website is: www.dds.ga.gov. Three suppliers provide utilities in Whitfield County, depending upon location. Electricity, gas, water, and sewerage are provided for the City of Dalton through Dalton Utilities at 1200 V. D. Parrott, Jr. Parkway, which can be dialed at 706-278-1313.
North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation
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located at 1850 Cleveland Highway in Dalton, 706-259-9441. The Board of Elections and Registrars is located at 205 N. Selvidge Street, Suite K in Dalton and can be reached by calling 706-278-7183. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most customers moving into previously occupied homes or apartments can establish same day service by just plugging their telephone into a jack at the new location, pressing "5" on the telephone touchpad, listening to the recording and following the directions. Windstream's Quick Connect was designed to make moving into your new home easier.
Telephone Service is
also being provided by OptiLink/a service of
Dalton Utilities. Call
706-529-1313 for further information.
By contacting the Dalton City Schools Administration and Services Division on 300 West Waugh Street at 706-876-4000 (www.daltonpublicschools.com) or Whitfield County Schools Central Office on 1306 South Thornton Avenue in Dalton at 706-278-8070 (www.whitfield.k12.ga.us) newcomers can determine appropriate school placement for family members. Registration requirements include the student's birth certificate, as well as current health and academic records. The Dalton Post Office is located at 100 South Thornton Avenue, Dalton, GA 30720, and can be reached by calling 706-279-0751. Post Offices are also located in:
The Hamilton Health
Care System, 706-272-6100 Hamilton provides medical services and information for Whitfield and surrounding counties. Please call to receive a free copy of a Medical Staff Guide and Map. Whitfield County Health
Department, 706-279-9600 Whitfield County Health Center offers specialized services including:
Northwest Georgia Regional Library System (www.ngrl.org)can be reached at 706-876-1360. Dalton is the headquarters for the regional library system, which serves a three-county area. The main branch is at 310 Cappes Street. The library issues library cards to residents at no charge. For more information call:
Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce
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