🌱 Boy Hit By Car On Macland Rd + 'Serial Killer' Facebook Post A Hoax

Hello all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Dallas-Hiram Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 92 Low: 69.

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Here are the top five stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. An 11-year-old Paulding County boy has been hospitalized after being hit by a car on Saturday. Georgia State Patrol say the boy darted out in front of a car on Macland Road near P.B. Ritch Middle School after having visited a convenience store with a friend. The boy was reported in stable condition after being taken to the hospital. (WSB-TV)
2. Sheriff Gary Gulledge is assuring Paulding County residents that the Facebook post about a "serial killer" hunting women in the county is false. The sheriff says they have no evidence to substantiate the post circulating Facebook that a man is hitting women's cars and then abducting them. Sheriff Gulledge reminded the community to contact the Sheriff's office for possible crimes in the area. (WSB-TV)
3. New homes have been listed for sale in the Dallas-Hiram area. Available properties range from a 1,296 sq. ft., 3-bed, 2-bath home for $250,000 to a $425,00 home with 5 beds, 3 baths, and 3,268 sq. ft. Get all the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
4. Moody's Investor Service has given the City of Dallas a general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) debt rating of A1 – previously A2. The report states the new rating reflects the city's "rapidly expanding tax base, healthy financial profile as well as a below-average debt and fixed cost burden." (Moody's)
5. Professional magician Joe M. Turner – based in Paulding County – is joining the Magicians on Mission: Magic and Comedy Tour. The tour will visit multiple military bases in the Southwest Asia region beginning Aug. 24 and ending Sept. 4 to entertain U.S. troops overseas. (The Dallas New Era)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Upset Prevention & Recovery Training At Paulding County Airport (8:30 AM)
• Color Shadowing At Phillips 47 Salon (9:00 AM)
• Storytime At New Georgia Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Public Library has take and make kits available today! Children can pick-up a "STEM & A Story" kit while adults can grab a "My Summer in Color" kit. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for Superhero Trivia this Friday at The Dallas Markets! Dress as your favorite superhero and head to trivia at 7:00 p.m. (The Dallas Markets via Facebook)
• Get ready to cheer on the Hiram High Hornets with new swag. Shop the new merchandise here! (Hiram High School via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.