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Dalton, GA
60Events this week
9Free things to do
71New spots
102New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Dalton

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 60 events, day by day →

Chattanooga TN Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo Sept 5 & 6, 2026

Saturday 9am · Camp Jordan Arena

River Slam 2026

Saturday 9am · Tennessee Riverpark

Odd Market Fall 2026

Saturday 12pm · Stove Works

Maclellan Island Eco Tours

Saturday 12pm · Southern Belle Riverboat

Unpopular Vibes The Podcast

Saturday 1pm · RISE Chattanooga

New in Dalton

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Crescent City Tavern

Restaurants

Live music, rooftop vibes: Crescent City Tavern is Dalton’s go-to spot this week for a laid-back bite with legit burgers and wings, a full lineup of craft beers and frozen cocktails, and plenty to do while you hang.

crescentcitytavern.com ↗

Bates Furniture Company

Home & Garden

Upgrade your nest: Ready to retire that saggy sofa and mismatched chairs?

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The Perfect Cup

Restaurants

Lunch plans, solved: From award-winning sandwiches to homemade soups that rotate with a legit Soup Schedule, The Perfect Cup keeps downtown Dalton fed and happy.

theperfectcupdalton.com ↗

Dalton’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Dalton’s best →

Most read in Dalton

The five stories Dalton readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. New John Davis Recreation Center Ready To Open In Dalton

    The John Davis Recreation Center in Dalton, Georgia, has been completely transformed following a three-year reconstruction and renovation project.

    Full story at chattanoogan.com ↗

  2. Man Shoplifts Car Speakers, Detailing Supplies In Dalton

    The Dalton Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect who stole car speakers and auto detailing supplies from Walmart.

    Full story at chattanoogan.com ↗

  3. US News names 5 Georgia hospitals among best in the US

    US News has named five Georgia hospitals among the best in the US, according to its 2026-2027 rankings.

    Full story at savannahnow.com ↗

  4. Cold Creek Returns to Murray

    Business partners Bobby Rolin and John Alt have returned to Murray County, relocating to Spring Lakes Golf Club in Spring Place.

    Full story at daily-tribune.com ↗

  5. Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Dalton metro area

    The fastest growing home prices in the Dalton, GA metro area have been driven up by the recent coronavirus pandemic, but at a slower pace.

    Full story at wsbtv.com ↗

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