The Land Area of Whitfield County covers 290 square miles and thegreatest distance between boundaries is 26 miles.
Population
Whitfield County Census Information
The Population of Whitfield County is approximately 75,000 and the population of Dalton is approximatly 25,000.
Accommodations
Accommodations include over 1,191 motel rooms and more than 144 restaurants.
Transportation
Transportation means easy access in Whitfield County. I-75 connects Atlanta and Chattanooga, and has five interchanges in Whitfield County. Two US highways, US 41 and US 76, serve the county as well. Air service is provided to residents, business and pleasure travelers, via the Dalton Airport or nearby Chattanooga Airport. The Dalton-Whitfield area has embarked upon a vast and far-reaching road construction program. With the affirmative vote of the people, a special sales tax was approved enabling the construction of a throughfare system that should serve our needs into the next century.
Protective Services
Police and Fire Protection is provided to both city and county residents.
Communications
Communications include the following newspapers: The Daily Citizen-News, Dalton Advertiser, The Chattanooga Times-Free Press and Atlanta Journal and Constitution. WBLJ, WDAL AM, WYYU, WQMT and WTTI are the five local radio station. Major network television stations from Atlanta and Chattanooga serve the Dalton-Whitfield area along with cable TV opportunities and four local TV stations.
Climate
The climate in Dalton is just right in all four seasons. The average July temperature is 78.2 degrees and the average January temperature is 50.9 degrees. The annual average temperature is 60 degrees, the annual snowfall is 2.5 inches, and the average amount of rain per year is 52.3 inches. Dalton's humidity ranges from 50%-60% in the afternoon in the cooler weather, and from 80%-90% in the morning, in warm weather. The average elevation in Whitfield County is 710 feet.
Utilities
Utilities are supplied by three companies. Electricity is supplied to the City of Dalton by Dalton Utilities. Whitfield County receives its power from either North Georgia EMC or Georgia Power Company. Dalton Utilities also supplies gas, water and sewage to the area.
Recreation
In 1990, Dalton's Parks and Recreation Department was recognized by the Georgia Parks and Recreation Society with its prestigious Best In State award. Dalton has operated a model recreation system since 1956.
Culture
The Creative Arts Guild, The Dalton-Whitfield Commission for the Arts, is the oldest local community arts agency in the State of Georgia. Dalton Little Theater, for over 120 years, has presented top quality plays and musicals for the Dalton community.
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