🌱 $2.5 Million In Meth Found In Home + Stolen Tractor

Hello, Dallas-Hiram! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Humid with heavy t-storms. High: 91 Low: 71.

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

1. A joint investigation between the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Haralson-Paulding Drug Task Force found $2.5 million in meth at a home in Dallas. Wilber Leonel Romero-Zelaya, 43, was arrested after authorities found nine pounds of crystal meth and 115 gallons of liquid meth at the house. He was charged with trafficking methamphetamine. (Yahoo News)
2. The City of Hiram is looking to hire a deputy city clerk. The deputy city clerk would be responsible for assisting the city clerk with Hiram's day-to-day functions in a timely and successful manner, among other things. Learn more about the position here. (City of Hiram via Facebook)
3. A tractor was stolen between late June and early July in Dallas. The 1989 Ford 3910 tractor was stolen from the Nebo Road area of southern Paulding County and had a flat tire. See a picture of the stolen tractor here. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
4. The 9th Annual Military School Supply Drive is currently underway in Dallas and donations are being accepted until Jul. 26. The drive supports local military families in the Georgia National Guard. Learn more about the event here. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
5. The Georgia Classic Rides Block Parties Car Cruise for the month of July will be held on Jul. 23 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Watson Government Complex Dallas. Learn more about the event here. (Access Paulding)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Soldier's Life: 124th Ohio Volunteer Infantry At Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site (10:00 AM)
• Invitational Patriotic Parade At Main Street (10:00 AM)
• College Planning 101 At Dallas Public Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for an activity for your children and teens to do over the weekend? The New Georgia Public Library offers craft kits each Friday for you to pick up and take home while supplies last! (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Join the Paulding County Parks, Recreation, and Community Affairs for "Independance at the Pole Barn" on Jul. 9 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Live music for the event will be provided by Chuck Martin and the Lineup! (City of Dallas, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Do you have an elementary-aged child who struggles with reading? Sign them up for CAREing Paws to practice reading to a furry friend on Jul. 19 at 3:30 p.m. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox Monday morning with a new 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.