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COST OF LIVING INDEX YEAR END REVIEW
02/06/24
Beginning with quarter four of 2007, C2ER has annually published an unweighted average of prices accumulated from the previous three quarters. This analysis uses average prices submitted for the first...
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Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority releases new informational video
12/13/23
The Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (JDA) is pleased to release an informational video about their efforts. This video is available on all social media platforms in hopes of serving...
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Project Purpose students sign full-time commitments with 5 employers
06/16/23
On June 15, 2023, we celebrated with seven graduates from Whitfield County and Dalton Public Schools who accepted their first full time job opportunities after completing a program called Project Purpose. Project...
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Carbondale Business Park—Economic Development Progress Report
04/20/23
The Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (JDA) is a jointly funded effort by our city and county to improve the economic prosperity of our community through job and investment creation....
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Creating a Stronger Workforce For Tomorrow
04/20/23
Our mission at the Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority is to create a stronger workforce for tomorrow. We have worked hard this year to expose our future talent pipeline to the...
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Qcells to More than Double Production in Georgia
01/12/23
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Qcells, one of the largest and most-recognized renewable energy solutions providers, will invest more than $2.5 billion to expand its solar...
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Dalton Station Reveals Renderings
11/14/22
You may have seen or heard that the former Budgetel Inn, now Dalton Station, is undergoing renovation. This project is soon to be 133 professional micro-apartments with amenities. This development is...
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Essentia Protein Solutions Announces Plans for Expansion to Dalton
10/03/22
Ankeny, IA – Essentia Protein Solutions is announcing plans to build a new broth manufacturing plant near Dalton, GA. The greenfield plant will process USDA-inspected, refrigerated raw material to...
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Solar Energy Giant Qcells to Power 470 New Jobs with Whitfield County Facility Expansion
05/26/22
Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Qcells, one of the largest and most-recognized renewable energy solutions providers, will invest $171 million in a new solar module manufacturing...
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Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority Honors Bob Kinard
04/01/22
Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority Honors Skeeter Pierce (Dalton, GA- March 30, 2022) On Monday, March 29, the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (DWJDA) honored a leader of the DWJDA Board, and a valued...
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