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Alex Johnson, an attorney who is concerned with the direction of Georgia politics, speaks on the current political industry, increased citizen involvement and accountable leadership during a community meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Huff House. Everyone is invited to this town hall meeting. The event is sponsored by the Dalton Tea Party. The Huff House is at 314 N. Selvidge St.

The public is invited to meet all four candidates for Georgia Republican Party first vice chairman Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Whitfield County Republican Party headquarters, 515 Benjamin Way, Suite 310, Dalton.

This event is hosted by the Northwest Georgia Young Republicans (NWGYR), a local branch of the Georgia Young Republicans, which was established to grow the youth of the Republican Party in our community. The Whitfield County Republican Party encourages the community to support the NWGYR by taking part in this opportunity to hear each candidate's platform and to ask each questions.

The Spring Carnival at the North Georgia Ag Fairgrounds is Thursday through Sunday. There will be food, rides and games provided by Modern Midways.

Fair Manager Rick Pippin said the carnival offers many free attractions with admission including a new game, Red Dragon Laser Tag. There will be the Eudora Farms Petting Zoo, live stage entertainment and pro wrestling on Saturday night.

Discount mega passes are available at Walgreens until Friday. Gate admission is $5 (children 3 and younger are free). Parking is free. Individual ride tickets are available for $1. All rides take two tickets or more. Quantity tickets include $15 for 18 tickets, $25 for 30 tickets or an unlimited ride wristband is $15.

Visit northgaagfair.com or the North Georgia Ag Fair's Facebook page or call (706) 278-1712 for the daily schedule. The fairgrounds are at 500 Legion Drive.

There will be a hot dog rodeo at noon Saturday at the Mack Gaston Community Center featuring fun, games and food. Former NFL player Nat Ness, who played defensive back for six teams from 2009-2014, is the special guest speaker. There will also be a special 7-on-7 football challenge.

All are invited to join Rebel Burton at Burr Park in downtown Dalton in remembering the country's veterans on Armed Forces Day on Saturday throughout the day. There will be a 50-plus flag display honoring the armed forces, the 50th anniversary of Vietnam and the centennial of the country's involvement in World War I. For more information, call Burton at (706) 229-2929.

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