🌱 17-Year-Old Charged With Murder + Paulding Rides For Wishes

Welcome back, Dallas-Hiram. I'm here in your inbox this fall morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• 17-year-old charged with murdering another teen in Paulding County
• Paulding Rides for Wishes on Oct. 8
• Mother thanks community for raising money for her two deceased sons

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 49.

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

1. According to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, 17-year-old Carson Nathanial Kennedy was charged with murder after the shooting death of another 17-year-old over the weekend. Kennedy turned himself into deputies on Sunday evening, Sep. 25, and was booked into the Paulding County Jail. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Paulding Rides For Wishes is on Oct. 8 at Veterans Park at Paulding Co. Courthouse. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., the ride will take place rain or shine. (Paulding County Gov)
3. Katie Wall, who recently lost her two sons in a Paulding County house fire, thanked the community for helping her raise money through the GoFundMe. Katie Wall said 17-year-0ld Robert Deaton and 13-year-old Caden Deaton were "brilliant, fiercely loving, intelligent and funny, each in their own way. It has been an honor to be the mother of these two amazing souls." (WSB TV)
4. All four Paulding County Libraries will be closed on Oct. 10 and Oct. 29. The four Paulding County libraries are Crossroads, Dallas, Hiram, and New Georgia. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library)
5. Looking for a new job? View the link to see the latest job openings in the Dallas-Hiram area! (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Step-by-Step Painting Class At New Georgia Public Library (11:30 AM)
• City Council Work Session At Hiram City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Wine Tasting and Pairing At 202 Main Street, Dallas (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for some fun activities for the whole family? View the link to see the West Georgia Regional Library calendar! (WGRLS)
• Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Paulding community? Paulding County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including Full Time Deputy Clerk, Crew Worker - Paving Crew, and Engineering Division Manager. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Paulding County)
• Don't miss the Hiram Police Department's law enforcement and custom car show on Oct. 8! Register now by emailing tthird@hiram-ga.gov to save your spot. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— 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.