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Dalton, Georgia Information

Originally home to both Woodland and Creek Native Americans, the City of Dalton in Whitfield County Georgia had a population of 142,227 as of the 2010 census.  The Cherokee Indians forced other tribes from the area before they were also forced out of the area they called, “enchanted land.” Their removal in 1838 is documented as the Trail of Tears.  With the railroad coming close behind the Indian removal, the Western and Atlantic began construction to join the Tennessee and the Georgia Rivers by rail, and it was completed in 1852. Dalton, which has a total area of 19.8 square miles (almost all land), is the second largest city in Northwest Georgia behind Rome.  The area is known for being home to several large floor covering manufacturers and has some Civil War history. Two zips are in use, 30719 and 30722 and two area codes 706 and 762.

Dalton is ranked #212 in Georgia and #14,840 in the United States with a livability score of 66, which is in the 49th percentile.  The city scored best for great weather, amenities and cost of living. The average summer temperature is a comfortable 74 degrees, there are lots of amenities in the area, and the cost of living is six percent lower than the state of Georgia.    

The overall crime rate in Dalton is 26% higher than the national average.  For every 100,000 people, there are 9.8 daily crimes that occur in Dalton. Dalton is safer than 29% of the cities in the United States.  In Dalton you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of any crime. The number of total year over year crimes in Dalton has decreased by 4%.

Of the factors which are used to determine the livability index, Dalton does well in the areas of weather, amenities and cost of living.  It scores poorly in the areas of Employment, Education, Housing and Crime.

Mayor, David Pennington

PO Box 1205

Dalton, GA 30720

706-278-9500

706-278-9500

dpennington@daltonga.gov

Mayor Pennington was sworn for his current term in 2020. He has a degree in economics and is a third-generation small business owner.  

Dalton, Georgia Crime rates and statistics:

In 2016, the crime index in Dalton, Georgia was 258.3 which was lower the United States average of 280.5.

Dalton City Data

The total crime rate in Dalton was 3,578 total crimes for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than the average in the state of Georgia with 3,402 total crimes per 100,000 persons, and higher than the national average of 2,837 total crimes for every 100,000 citizens.

According to our research of Georgia and other state lists there were 223 registered sex offenders living in Dalton, Georgia as of June 08, 2018.  The ratio of number of residents in Dalton to the number of sex offenders is 154 to 1.

Dalton Sex Offenders

Dalton Crime Report

Dalton, Georgia Police Department

Dalton Police Department

301 Jones Street
Dalton, Georgia 30720
Phone: (706) 278-9500
ccason@daltonga.gov
Office Hours
M – F: 8:00 – 5:00

Dalton Police Department

Other Information about the Dalton Police Department:

Chief of Police, Cliff Cason

Assistant Chief of Police, Chris Crossen

Chief’s Office – 706-278-9085 ext. 9401

In 2016, there were 96 full-time law enforcement employees, 83 of whom were police officers. This means that in the year 2016 in there were 2.44 police officers for every 1,000 residents in Cumming, Georgia, while the state average in Georgia that same year was 2.50 officers for every 1,000 residents.

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Open Records Request in Dalton, Georgia:

For record requests in Dalton, Georgia, you can check this site to see what records are available and to see where your records request is if you have requested one:

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For records from different government agencies in Whitfield County, Georgia:

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Bernadette Chattam, City Clerk

300 W Waugh St #317
Post Office Box 1205
Dalton, Georgia 30722-1205
Phone: 706-529-2490
Fax: 706-529-2491

Dalton City Clerk

County Sheriff, Most Wanted, Warrant Information, Etc.

Scott Chitwood, County Sheriff

Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office
805 Professional Blvd

Dallas, GA 30720

706 278-1233

wcso@whitfieldcountyga.com

Paulding County Sheriff

Paulding County Detention Center

280 Constitution Blvd.

Dallas, GA 3012

770-451-7670

info@pauldingjail.com

On November 8, 2016 the voters of Paulding County approved a $77 Million Bond Referendum to construct a new Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Center (ADLEC). As the project progresses this website will be a place that the Citizens of Paulding County can follow the project’s progress as well as find out about opportunities to participate.  One of the project’s primary goals is to use local businesses to construct the ADLEC whenever possible. Regular updates will be posted here detailing bid opportunities specific to the ADLEC project. The new facility will be located adjacent to the Courthouse allowing for efficient and safe movement between the jail and courts. Once the project breaks ground you will be able to see photographs and regular progress updates on this page. Until then check back often for updates.

Information on inmate accounts at the Whitfield County Jail:

Whitfield County Inmate Accounts Info

Most Wanted in Whitfield County:

Whitfield County Most Wanted

If you think you have a warrant in Whitfield County, you can check this list:

Whitfield County Warrants

Inmate Information:

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