Four adults stand together smiling in a school meeting or gym space. Three women hold black-and-white soccer balls labeled ā€œDalton Game Ball,ā€ while a man on the far left wears a light button-down shirt and a Dalton Public Schools ID badge. The women are dressed in business-casual attire, and the group stands in front of beige block walls, a stage area, and a large display screen.

DALTON, Ga. — Dalton Public Schools is proud to announce the Game Ball winners for the month of May. Superintendent Steven Craft launched the Game Ball recognition program to honor staff members who exemplify the district’s four core values from Culturize by Jimmy Casas: expecting excellence, carrying the banner, being a merchant of hope and being a champion for students.

The Game Ball Awards recognize employees whose work supports the entire district rather than a single school building. These individuals work behind the scenes to ensure the district operates efficiently and responsibly in service of students, staff and families.


Angela Macon, Accounts Payable and Purchasing

Kelley Lazo, Payroll Specialist and After School Program & Tuition Coordinator

Selena Garcia, Accounting Specialist

Dalton Public Schools is proud to recognize Angela Macon, Kelley Lazo and Selena Garcia for their outstanding dedication and commitment to financial excellence within the district.

Through their work in purchasing, payroll, accounting and financial operations, they help ensure the district runs smoothly and responsibly each day. They approach every task with professionalism, attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability, understanding the critical role financial integrity plays in public education.

Whether researching transactions, correcting issues or supporting staff and departments across the district, they consistently demonstrate a willingness to serve others and strive for excellence in all they do. Their dedication is also reflected in the district’s successful annual audits with minimal or no findings.

Dalton Public Schools is grateful for Angela, Kelley and Selena and the essential work they do behind the scenes to support students, staff and the entire district.