DALTON, GA. (WDEF) – Whitfield County officially kicked off its weeklong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary Tuesday by opening a time capsule that had been sealed for 50 years.
The capsule, buried in 1976 during the nation’s bicentennial celebration, was opened at the Whitfield County Courthouse. Community members gathered to get a firsthand look at pieces of local history that had been preserved for generations.
Although many of the contents suffered water damage after decades underground, several items were still recognizable…