09/07/2026
🏡COMMUNITY MEMBER MONDAY this week is Greta Young, a retired educator and volunteer around Dalton! She is a lifelong resident of Dalton. Upon graduation from Shorter College in 1986, she went on to obtain master’s/specialist degrees from West GA College. She retired from Dalton Public Schools in 2016 after 30 years teaching 4th grade. She currently loves working for Dalton Parks and Recreation in a variety of capacities. She also works for the Whitfield County Board of Elections during elections. She serves all 2nd/3rd grade students in Dalton/Whitfield/Murray/Christian Heritage Schools as a puppeteer with Kids on the Block supported by the Family Support Council. They perform shows on personal safety.
She loves spending time with her children/spouses: BJ (Cara), Ally (Chris), and Will. Her dog, HeiHei, is the sweetest pet. Her parents, Jim and Alice Young, instilled in her the love of Dalton, a “hard work” ethic, and gratitude for her many blessings. Her church, Salem Baptist, is all about others, so as she’s gotten older, that’s how she tries to live.
3️⃣ Things she loves about our area...
1) I love that Dalton is growing
2) The focus on programs/events that strengthen families
3) Dalton is a shining example of of a community that cares.
2️⃣ Random Facts about Greta...
1) I love to travel
2) The Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom is my favorite. I rode it 10 times on 6/29 before it closed on 7/6 for reimagining!
1️⃣ Piece of advice she'd give her younger self...
"Record everything, both in words and pictures, as a life account, to pass on to my children’s children’s children and beyond."