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Council confirms Halima Jones as Dalton human resources director

6403667 · October 20, 2025
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Summary

Halima Jones was confirmed as Dalton City human resources director after being named sole finalist on Sept. 29; staff noted her academic credentials and SHRM certification.

Dalton City Mayor and Council on Oct. 20 confirmed Halima Jones as the city’s human resources director.

Staff recapped that the city named Jones its sole finalist for the position on Sept. 29 following the retirement of a prior director and a competitive selection process that reviewed almost a dozen applicants. The staff presenter said Jones has worked in the city’s HR department for about three-and-a-half years, holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management and a Master of Public Administration, and has a SHRM-certified professional designation.

Council members moved, seconded and approved the appointment; the meeting transcript does not include a roll-call vote tally. The appointment is effective per the council’s confirmation recorded at the meeting.