James Swift

Apr 10, 2024 | dailycitizen.news | James Swift

Two codefendants charged with a slew of drug-related felonies went before Conasauga Judicial Circuit Judge Scott Minter in Whitfield Superior Court via videoconference on Friday, April 5, for a bond hearing. Judge Minter ultimately set bond at $100,000 for Cheryl Lyn Betterton, 42. He declined to set bond at all for Curtis Lamar Betterton, also 42.

Apr 9, 2024 | dailycitizen.news | James Swift

Conasauga Judicial Circuit Judge Scott Minter denied a request to set bond for a 27-year-old man charged with alleged gang-related offenses in Whitfield Superior Court on Friday, April 5. According to Whitfield County Jail records, defendant Matthew Alexander Maher was arrested on March 20 and charged with three offenses — one count of criminal trespass and two counts of criminal gang activity participation.

Apr 8, 2024 | dailycitizen.news | James Swift

Murray County and Whitfield County are receiving federal funding via the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency to supplement programs in both communities. Whitfield is expected to receive $38,511 in phase 41 funding under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program while Murray is expected to receive $14,483.

Apr 8, 2024 | dailycitizen.news | James Swift

Donna Lowry, host of Georgia Public Broadcasting’s “Lawmakers: Beyond the Dome,” served as moderator for a “Financially Fit” panel discussion at Dalton State College on April 4. The “Fearless Fundraising for Your Small Business” event was hosted by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office and featured five guest commentators. Among the speakers was Tyler Hudson, head coach and founder of Shankly Elite Training LLC. He launched his limited liability company close to two years ago.

Apr 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | James Swift

Apr. 5—Gabriel Sterling, chief operating officer with the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State, gave opening remarks at a "Financially Fit" event at Dalton State College on Thursday, April 4.