OptiLink

12/01/2025

It’s Cyber Monday! Let the clicking, cart-filling, and savings begin. Don't worry we have you covered with fast connection. Happy shopping!

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the connections that bring us together. Happy Thanksgiving from OptiLink.

11/26/2025

11/21/2025

As a faith-based financial planning and asset management firm, Foundation Wealth brings values-driven guidance to individuals, families, and business owners across the country. Their team is dedicated to helping clients steward their resources wisely, plan confidently, and build financial futures grounded in purpose.

We’re proud to be part of their day-to-day operations and grateful for their generous feedback:
“It’s never down, and we are thankful to have a service like OptiLink in our community.”

Reliable service matters. We’re honored that Foundation Wealth chooses OptiLink.

11/13/2025

Fast. Local. Reliable. That’s the OptiLink promise. We’re proud to keep our community connected with hometown service you can count on!

10/28/2025

OptiLink Spotlight: Emily Pratt

This month, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Emily Pratt, our Application Project Manager, who has been a valued part of the Dalton Utilities team since August 29, 2005!

Emily describes herself as the “baby” of the family. The youngest of four siblings, she proudly embraces her “I do what I want” attitude. She’s been married to her “much nicer” husband, Chris, for 22 years, and they've raised two sons, Caylor and Easton. In 2022, their family grew when Caylor married Jayda.
When she’s not managing software projects and collaborating with teams across departments, Emily loves diving into genealogy research, crafting, gardening, cooking, and reading. Her family enjoys traveling, camping, and riding dual sports. On Sundays, you can find her and her family volunteering at Rock Bridge Community Church in Chatsworth. One of Emily’s proudest accomplishments is earning her degree while balancing life as a mom, wife, and full-time employee.

When asked what she loves most about working at DU, Emily stated:
“While I really enjoy what I do at DU, my favorite part is the incredible people I get to work alongside.”

Thank you, Emily, for your 20 years of dedication, leadership, and positivity. We’re lucky to have you on the DU team!

10/16/2025

From neighborhood streets to your home, OptiLink is always on the move, bringing you the speed, service, and reliability you deserve.

Whether it’s a quiet street lined with beautiful trees or a busy corner of town, our team works hard to keep you connected. We’re proud to serve the community we call home, delivering local support, dependable service, and technology that keeps you linked to what matters most.

10/09/2025

With VIDLink Multiview, you can watch up to four games at once, no switching, no missing key plays, no stress. It’s the perfect setup for game days, race days, or when everyone wants to watch something different.

Keep your snacks close and your remote closer — this is multitasking done right!

09/30/2025

OptiLink Team Member Spotlight
Meet Hank Blackwood! Hank joined Dalton Utilities back in 1993 and currently serves as the Chief Technology Services Officer. With over three decades of dedicated service, Hank has played a major role in advancing the utility's technology and keeping our community connected. His deep knowledge and leadership continue to shape the future of our services.

Outside of work, Hank and his wife Cassandra—an elementary school teacher—share their home with their beloved fur babies: Molly, a 120-pound Bullmastiff who rules the house, and Jasper the cat, who keeps everyone on their toes. Though they don’t have children of their own, Hank and Cassandra are proud aunt and uncle figures to a large extended family.

A true outdoor enthusiast, Hank enjoys backpacking, off-roading in his old Jeep, and diving into all things radio-related. His lifelong passion for radio began as a child listening to shortwave broadcasts with his father, eventually leading him to earn the FCC’s Amateur Extra Class license.

Hank says what he enjoys most about his role is providing essential services to the community and building lasting relationships with colleagues. “Dalton Utilities rewards hard work and values people who are committed to doing their best.”

We’re proud to spotlight Hank and thank him for his years of innovation, leadership, and dedication to the OptiLink team!

09/12/2025

Our team had an amazing time representing OptiLink at the Dalton Chamber Business Expo yesterday! A big thank you to the Chamber for hosting and to everyone who came out to support local businesses.

09/11/2025

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!
Wishing you a relaxing Labor Day weekend from OptiLink.