The Downtown Dalton Development Authority hosts a number of events throughout the year , including the Downtown Dalton Farmers Market ( May – August ) , a Downtown Sampler , and an annual Beer Festival . The Dalton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau partners with the DDDA to host the Downtown Dalton Summer Concert Series , featuring local bands . The Young Professionals of Northwest Georgia host a monthly social event to connect and engage area young professionals Woodland Indians and Creek Nation held the area of present-day Dalton , Georgia until the mid-18th century , when the Cherokee pushed the Creek to the west and south . The Cherokee Indians called the mountains of north Georgia their " Enchanted Land " until their forced removal in 1838 , in a tragedy known today as the Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
Dalton, Georgia