🌱 9/11 Ceremony At Mt. Tabor Park + New Aviation Training Academy

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A shower and thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 55.

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

1. On Sunday, Sept. 11, the 21st annual 9/11 ceremony was held at Mt. Tabor Park. The ceremony was hosted by the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and Paulding County Fire/Rescue, along with the Retired New York Shields of Georgia. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office has sent their appreciation to the citizens who were able to attend. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
2. After years of delays due to budget and logistical issues, Chattahoochee Technical College held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Friday morning for its new aviation maintenance academy in Dallas, which officials hope will fill the talent gap for skilled mechanics in Georgia's aerospace industry. The new Aviation Training Academy is located at 570 Airport Parkway, adjacent to the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport. According to officials, the plan is to complete the structure and hangar by the Fall of 2023 and will seek FAA approval so students can begin classes in 2024. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. Both Paulding County High School and Hiram High School had big wins to celebrate at their respective homecoming games on Friday evening. The Paulding County High School JROTC celebrated the Homecoming game with 60 push-ups for six touchdowns, jumping jacks for multiple kick-offs, and a fireman’s carry to celebrate the win. Hiram High School brought in the end of 2022 Homecoming Week with a Tailgate Party, Homecoming Court, and they also won their Homecoming Game. (The Paulding County High School JROTC via Facebook and Hiram High School via Facebook)
4. Hiram Mayor Frank Moran and City Council have called a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, Sep. 14 at 6:00 p.m. The topic of discussion will be the approval of a real property sale in town, but the address and purchase price will not be disclosed to the public until the session. More details about the agenda can be viewed here. (City of Hiram)
5. What better way to celebrate the arrival of autumn than an exciting full-weekend Fall Festival? The Festival will be held from Friday, Sep. 16 through Sunday, Sep. 18 at Magnolia Market Home Decor and More, located at 45 Darbys Crossing Drive in Hiram. Activities at the Festival will include pumpkin painting, games for kids, and the chance to win gift baskets and cakes. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Color Shadowing With Stephanie Williams At Phillips 47 Salon (9:00 AM)
• Storytime - Apples At New Georgia Public Library (10:30 AM)
• 'Just For Today' NA Meeting At 401 Main Street, Dallas (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for your new dream home? Four properties in Dallas have just been listed for sale, ranging from a 4 -bed, 2-bath home on Amanda Drive for $310,000 to a 4-bed, 3-bath home on Fall Creek Lane for $399,500. Get the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• In case you missed it, the City of Hiram is still accepting public input on improvements to the U.S. 278 Corridor. The online survey and interactive map will be available at this link through Sep. 15. (City of Hiram via Facebook)
• Mark your calendar! The City of Dallas will be holding a free Night of Worship concert downtown this Friday, Sep. 16. Josh Baldwin from Bethel Music, Vertical Worship, and West Ridge Church will all be performing. (City of Dallas)

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— 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.