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Dalton, GA

Dalton is a city and the county seat of Whitfield County, Georgia, United States. It is also the principal city of the Dalton Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Murray and Whitfield counties.

As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 34,417 people; the city's metro area was 124,837. Dalton is located just off Interstate 75 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwest Georgia and is the second-largest city in northwest Georgia, after Rome.

Dalton is home to many of the nation's floor-covering manufacturers, primarily those producing carpet, rugs, and vinyl flooring. It is home to the Dalton Convention Center, which showcases the Georgia Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame and hosts a variety of events.

Dalton is located at (34.771088, -84.971553). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.8 square miles (51 km²), of which 19.8 square miles (51 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (0.10%) is water.

Woodland Indians and Creek Nation initially held the area of present-day Dalton, Georgia. The first recorded white man in the area was Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto (1540). By the mid-18th century, when the Cherokee forced the Creek Nation out of their homelands, to the west and south, the Cherokee Indians called the mountains of north Georgia their "Enchanted Land" until their own forced removal in 1838.

The A. D. Strickland Store was once a rural county store, built c. 1878, and is now part of the National Register of Historic Places. The Bohannon Gang was arrested in Dalton on the 27th of August, 1897. The gang of "car thieves" were believed to have been robbing area cargo trains for about a decade before their capture, and were accused of over $100,000 in cargo theft. Led by Hiram Walter Bohannon, the gang's trial was quickly followed by the "merchant's trials" in which many Dalton area businessmen were accused and convicted of receiving stolen goods. The trial was widely publicized and even appeared in the October 24th, 1897 New York Times. The ring leaders were sentenced to the Cole City Convict Camp, in Cole City, Georgia. The last to be released was Hiram Walter Bohannon, in 1903, after receiving a pardon from Joseph M. Terrell.

Dalton places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Hamilton Health Care System serves as a cornerstone, providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents. With cutting-edge facilities and a commitment to excellence, Hamilton Medical Center ensures that the community has access to quality healthcare. Start your fitness journey at the Bradley Wellness Center, a premier facility powered by Hamilton Health System. For chiropractic care, visit Inspine Chiropractic. For yoga enthusiasts, Peacock Alley Yoga offers enriching classes to enhance your practice. Experience premium fitness facilities at amenities at Fitness 1440, Peak Fitness Dalton, or Habits Fitness Academy.

Top sites in Dalton, GA are Brookwood Park, Haig Mill Lake Park, and Dalton Freight Depot and Visitors Center.

Population: 34,970 (2024). ZIP codes: 30719-30722. Area codes: 706, 762. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Area: 21.16 sq mi (54.80 km²).

FAQs

What is special about Dalton, GA?

Originally a railroad town, Dalton, GA has become known as the Carpet Capital of the World. Dalton has earned its place among the most innovative cities in the nation and our carpet industry draws people from all parts of the world to our city. Dalton offers many things to its people, including beautiful scenery, significant history, great schools, and many opportunities. Right off of I-75 between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Dalton is right on the way to wherever you are headed. 

Is Dalton, GA expensive?

Dalton is part of the Dalton Metro metro area, which is ranked 225 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Dalton is estimated to be 87.9% of the national average making it one of the least expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

Is Dalton, GA a nice place to live?

Dalton is in Whitfield County. Living in Dalton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Dalton and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Dalton are above average.

Sources

City of Dalton

Wikipedia

Dalton Public Schools

Fly Homes

Niche

Brookwood Park

Haig Mill Lake Park

Dalton Freight Depot and Visitors Center

Hamilton Medical Center

Bradley Wellness Center

Inspine Chiropractic

Peacock Alley Yoga

Fitness 1440

Peak Fitness Dalton

Habits Fitness Academy

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