Dalton Public Schools and the Dalton Board of Education will recognize the service of Palmer Griffin at a reception on Monday, May 22, 2023, for his five and a half years of service on the Dalton Board of Education. The reception will be held at Dalton City Hall, 300 West Waugh Street, at 4:00 p.m. prior to the district State of the Schools address with Superintendent Tim Scott.  

Griffin has served on the Dalton Board of Education since 2018. He was elected vice-chairman in 2020. He announced his decision to step down from the Board of Education during the May meeting of the Board of Education. Griffin and his wife, Laura, will be leaving the area to live closer to family.

Prior to his time serving on the Dalton Board of Education, Griffin was employed with the district as a classroom teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent of operations. 

The public is invited to attend the reception.