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We are Believe Greater Dalton, and we see piles of potential in this city.

Turns out, thriving is a pretty good comeback story.

After the recession tried to knock the wind out of us, Dalton made some strategic pivots to grow quality of life and economic development. In 2018, the Greater Dalton Chamber kicked off Believe Greater Dalton to turn research, grit, and a whole lot of local love into real results.
Housing? Revived. Downtown? Humming. Community spirit? Building. Boring? Not even close.

Keep scrolling for proof. (Spoiler: It’s Impressive).

How We Got Here: A Timeline of Progress & Possibility

The highlights, the work, and the wins that are shaping Greater Dalton into the hometown we all Believe in.

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2018
2019
2020
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2023
2024

We asked. You answered.
Over 2200 residents completed a community survey to let us know how they perceived Dalton.
The verdict? Our community was ready to aim higher.
The movement begins
Believe Greater Dalton launches as a full-scale strategic initiative under the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce.
Its mission? To grow what matters most:
housing, education, entrepreneurship, economic opportunity, and community pride.
- First Housing Study Completed to set the groundwork for smart growth and
  investment.
- Result: 900+ new multifamily units built by 2024.
- Believe Greater Dalton funded the Downtown Master Plan, working with the Carl Vincent Institute at UGA and seeking input from the Downtown Dalton Authority to map out a more beautiful, walkable city center.
- Result: Burr Park Pavilion, public art, new businesses.
- Qcells Arrives, bringing $130M investment. 600+ jobs. Dalton becomes a hub for solar
  manufacturing.
- We were proud to support the Joint Development Authority on this deal, which was named Georgia’s 2018 “Deal of the Year.”
Education and Community
Setting the bar for Education
The Education Baseline Report gave us clear goals to improve literacy, graduation rates, and career readiness.
The First Gratefull Dalton
1,200+ people. One long table. A thanksgiving meal for all of Greater Dalton, creating a new annual tradition of community, belonging, and gratitude.
Development and Growth
Laying a foundation, literally.
The Flooring Capital Development Corporation became an official nonprofit to lead the charge on housing needs across the entire continuum, from workforce homes to CEO housing.
StriveTogether Network
Dalton joined a national model to align schools, businesses, and higher education for real talent pipeline growth. Collaboration between local schools, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Joint Development Authority continues to see fruit for our talent pipeline.
GEDIA Announces $85M Investment
Another win for industrial diversification and local job creation, thanks to the Joint Development Authority’s crucial work.
Jobs Jobs Jobs
Planning the next big leap.
Over 4,500 residents responded to the 2nd community survey, helping shape the 2023–2027 strategies.
Workforce Deep Dive
Local educators and business leaders visited West Alabama Works to bring best-in-class workforce development back to Dalton.
Essentia Protein Expands to Dalton
$80M investment. 80 new jobs. More momentum, more opportunity.
Launching toward the Future
The sequel begins: Believe 2.0
300+ residents gather to relaunch the next five years of bold action at 3.21 Launch.
Project Purpose Takes Off
A first-of-its-kind program in our community places high school grads into full-time jobs with local companies like Qcells, Shaw, and HealthOne Alliance. By 2025: 45 students hired and futures changed.
Updated Housing Study Completed
Keeps us aligned with real-time growth, need, and opportunity.
Jobs Jobs Jobs
The ROI becomes reality.
- 900+ new housing units online
- $1.5M state grant + $622K local match unlock 39 new workforce homes
- 3,374 residents share input in the 3rd Community Survey
- 1,000+ free books distributed to families to support early literacy
- New Greater Dalton website launching to tell our story boldly and beautifully