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This story focuses on a beloved local personality, and a man I (Connie Scott) personally admired very much. Charles Oliver wrote a touching commentary for the Daily Citizen News earlier this week that I’ll now share, in part… For three decades, Rick Zeisig was the voice of the Dalton High School Catamounts, announcing every home football game. Zeisig took over the role in 1992 when his own eighth-grade science teacher and football coach, Ray Broadrick, retired. In a 2022 interview, Zeisig said that Dr. John McMillian, principal of Dalton High School at the time, contacted him a year ahead of time and asked Rick to go behind Broadrick, learn his routine, and get ready to become the voice the following year… So, he did; and he did it well… Zeisig, 61, passed away Sunday after a battle with cancer…. Former DHS principal Steve Bartoo said you couldn't find anybody better to serve as the press box announcer; and that the crowd responded to Rick - who seemed to really, really enjoy the assignment. Bartoo said Zeisig brought energy and enthusiasm to everything he did.Zeisig worked at radio stations in Dalton, Atlanta and Chattanooga for more than 40 years and was the disc jockey for Dalton's Walk to End Alzheimer’s most years starting in 1994. In 2022, Zeisig was recognized as a Hometown Hero by the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter and the Modern Woodmen of America for his efforts. Zeisig was in the sixth grade when he decided he wanted a career in radio. Rich Phillips, another Dalton broadcasting legend, first met Zeisig in 1976. Phillips said he was living in Dalton and working at WFLI Jet Fly Radio in Chattanooga as a deejay… Rick was about 14 years old and stopped Phillips at Bryman Plaza and said that his scout troop listened to Phillips at boy scout camp. Zeisig wanted to be a deejay and asked Phillips how to get started. Some 40 years later, they would become co-workers at Dalton's North Georgia Radio Group. Zeisig landed his first job in broadcasting during his junior year in high school. Zeisig said in a 2020 interview that local radio personality Jeanne Burr helped him get his first job in radio. Rick was friends with Burr’s son - Jeff - another hometown hero - and Rick helped Jeff with his movies. One day Rick was over at the Burr home and Jeanne told him there was an opening at the radio station and she felt Rick would be perfect for it. That’s how he got on radio. Phillips said Zeisig loved radio and he was always “on,” never lacking for words and was truly interested in everything. He never met a stranger. His quick mind made for a good interview when conducting the interview on air. His skills as an interviewer carried over into his personal life. He had the ability to draw people in to the conversation. He loved people. He was an inspiration to many people, even through his illness. His 'never give up' attitude helped so many people, Phillips said. Zeisig studied communications at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He won numerous awards, including three awards from the Cable Television Association of Georgia for Best Local Show in the state. Zeisig was also the inaugural winner of the Cable Television Association of Georgia Award for community service in the North Georgia area. Zeisig was selected as the Best Local DJ in the Dalton Daily Citizen's first Best of Northwest Georgia edition. In 2003, the Dalton City Council proclaimed a Rick Zeisig Day in honor of his accomplishments in broadcasting and his contributions to the community. Memorial services for Zeisig were held on Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Rest in peace, Rick - it was an honor to know you.

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Dalton vs Baylor Offensive Highlights 8th Grade 8/12/2023 interstate matchup from Dalton Stadium.

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Defensive Highlights Dalton vs Baylor 8th Grade Highlights for interstate matchup. 8/12/2023

Beginning in 2024, high school baseball teams will be able to use one-way electronic communication devices between the dugout and catcher.

The NFHS announced the decision on Thursday morning: https://www.highschoolot.com/high-school-baseball-to-allow-communication-devices-from-dugout-to-catchers-beginning-in-2024/20942835/

Tomorrow is Game Day! Come see the HCMS Tigers take on the Hillgrove Hawks at Hillgrove High School. Games start at 3:30 p.m. See you there! If you're not able to make it to the games, they will livestream here.

Latest GHSA Statements on Coronavirus Situation. https://bit.ly/3b2lqFK

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This is WILD! 😳

6AAA is still alive. Tickets are gone. Watch here Wednesday at 7pm!

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2021 Boys Basketball Quarterfinal Cross Creek High School vs. LaFayette High School - 03/03/2021 | Live & On Demand Watch the 2021 Boys Basketball Quarterfinal Cross Creek High School vs. LaFayette High School - 03/03/2021 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network

Another police officer has been killed in a completely senseless act of violence.

Tulane University Police Corporal Martinus Mitchum was providing security for a high school basketball game in New Orleans when an attendee got in a dispute with a school staff member. Corporal Mitchum overheard and intervened to es**rt the man off campus. The man pulled out a gun and shot Corporal Mitchum in the chest.

The suspect has been arrested for first-degree murder and armed robbery. Reports say the dispute was over his refusal to wear a mask inside the high school.

Mitchum was only 38. I'm reading tonight about the lives he changed during his years on this earth. Now the rest of his life has been stolen from him, and from all those who knew and loved him. My heart goes out to all of them, and the entire Volusia Sheriff's Office will join in honoring Corporal Mitchum's memory. All our respect to another great law enforcement officer taken from us too soon.

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2021 GHSA Boys Basketball Playoffs North Murray High School vs. Dawson County High School - 02/23/2021 | Live & On Demand Watch the 2021 GHSA Boys Basketball Playoffs North Murray High School vs. Dawson County High School - 02/23/2021 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network