🌱 Paulding County Air Quality Alert + GA Solar Company Investigation

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 96 Low: 71.

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

1. An air quality alert has been issued for Dallas, Hiram, and Paulding county. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange air quality alert that will be in effect until at least 10:00 tonight. Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart and lung conditions should avoid being outside for too long. (AccuWeather)
2. Georgia's attorney general is leading an active investigation into local rooftop solar companies. After the FOX 5 I-Team did a hidden camera story on Georgia families who claim they were "ripped off" by solar panel companies, the government stepped in to investigate. Some of the companies the I-Team looked into operate in Paulding County. While the specific solar companies under investigation have not all been named, one of the known companies is Pink Energy in North Carolina. (Fox 5)
3. Hiram High School is looking to fill new teaching positions for the 2022-2023 school year. The high school is looking for teachers for IRR Math & Gen Ed Math and has various Assistant Coach positions available, as well. Any interested parties should send their resume to dhodge@paulding.k12.ga.us. (Hiram Athletics)
4. The Paulding County Fair concluded last weekend by crowding its king and queen! Claire Schweller and Kyle Mobley were crowned 2022 Queen and King during Monday night's closing ceremony, with Junior King and Queen going to Jacob Wobler and Mara Philpot. Prince and Princess named were Jerrimah Sajuan and Brielle Schlatter. (West Bend News)
5. Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs' FUNdamentals Flag Football Camp is off to a great start! Coaches and coordinators are working with students to ensure a great, safe experience for our flag footballers. Follow Paulding County Parks to see photos and get updates as the week goes on! (Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Color Shadowing At Phillips 47 Salon (All Day)
• North Paulding Networking At Rodney's BBQ & Catering (8:00 AM)
• 3-D Pen Arts and Crafts At Crossroads Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive for Paulding County School students in need is July 16. Community partners are requesting donations of backpacks for all age groups - especially elementary - and basic school supplies like filler paper, pencils and pens, folders, binders, etc. Donations may be dropped at West Ridge Church on July 16 from 9:00 a.m. - noon. (Paulding County School District via Facebook)
• The New Georgia Public Library will have art and the STEAM Engine at WGRLS today at Family Fun Summer Day! The events start at 1:00 pm. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Our Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library kitchen travels kits were highlighted in the July Issue of News and Views! Be sure to check out the full article either online or in the magazine when it goes out next month. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning 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.