About Dalton
Dalton, GA is a thriving city located in northwestern Georgia, home to 34,970 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dalton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 21.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,641 residents per square mile.
📰 Dalton News Today
- August 17th Mayor and Council Meeting Notes City of Dalton GA (.gov) · Aug 18
- Barbara Lockridge Smith Obituary (2026) - Dalton, GA - Roberts of Ocala Downtown Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Linda Faye Perkins Obituary | Julian Peeples Funeral Homes | Dalton, GA Tribute Archive · Aug 18
- How gas prices have changed in Dalton in the last week - WSB-TV WSB-TV · Aug 17
- JoAnn Parker Obituary Aug 5, 2026 Dalton Funeral Home · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dalton Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Dalton — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 34,970.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Dalton
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dalton
- Applebee's — american
- Cracker Barrel — american
- El Maguey Mexican Cuisine — mexican
- Kelly's Restaurant
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Waffle House — american
- Ann's Place
- Chef Lin Buffet — chinese
- Chili's — tex-mex
- Cicis — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Whitfield County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dalton
- Al Rollings Park reviews ★
- Brookwood Park reviews ★
- Burr Performing Arts Park reviews ★
- Civitan Park reviews ★
- Courthouse Annex Park reviews ★
- Dalton Civic Park reviews ★
- Dalton Green reviews ★
- Dalton Greenway Phase 1 reviews ★
- Gaston Park reviews ★
- Haig Mill Lake Park reviews ★
- Harmon Field reviews ★
- Heritage Point Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dalton
- Blue Ridge Elementary School
- Brookwood Elementary School
- City Park Elementary School
- Dalton High School
- Dalton Jr. High School
- Eastbrook Middle School
- Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
- Hammond Creek Middle School
- Park Creek Elementary School
- Phoenix High School
- Roan Elementary School
- Southeast Whitfield County High School
- The Dalton Academy
- Westwood Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Hamilton Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating)
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.