Categories: News

Shooting at Dalton High School

DALTON, Ga. – The Dalton Police Department is on scene at Dalton High School where shots have been fired.

Dalton Police report that no student was injured by the shooting and all students are out of harm’s way. They also report the subject, a teacher, has been taken into custody.

The subject had barricaded themselves into a classroom earlier today before firing a weapon. Local police and Georgia State Patrol responded to the initial call. Concerning those reports that have come about a student injured during the evacuation, the Dalton Police were adamant that no student was injured by the shooting.

Police are also asking parents to NOT go to Dalton High School as they say, “The area inside the school has been evacuated and there are no students believed to be in the school at this time.”

The evacuated students have been taken to the Northwest Georgia Trade Center where police report parents should go for their children.

 

Lonnie Adams

Recent Posts

Appalachian Brew and Music Festival

The 2026 Appalachian Brew and Music Festival brings you great craft breweries from Georgia, North…

4 days ago

Viral Picker’s Barn Theft Video Leads to Identification of Florida Couple

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Authorities have identified a Florida couple accused of stealing a vendor’s property…

1 week ago

PUMPKIN PAINTING ON THE DECK AT MARINA STATION

Join us on the deck at Marina Station for a fun-filled Pumpkin Painting afternoon! We’ll…

2 weeks ago

Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest/Booking Report 9/27 – 10/4/2026

Arrest/Booking report with photos provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office with images.  The Georgia Open…

2 weeks ago

Union County Fire Department Looking to Replace 30-Year-Old Ladder Apparatus

UNION COUNTY, Ga. - The Union County Fire Department is preparing for the future as…

2 weeks ago

Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest/Booking Report 9/20 – 9/27/2026

Arrest/Booking report with photos provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office with images.  The Georgia Open…

3 weeks ago