🌱 APD Lieutenant Arrested For DUI + Georgia Restricts Public Vaping

Hello and happy Wednesday. I'm back in your inbox this spring morning with the most important things happening locally. Today you'll find news about...

• Dallas senior leads the Kennesaw State baseball team with top ASUN rankings.
• APD lieutenant arrested for DUI in Paulding County after single-vehicle crash.
• Georgia lawmakers pass bill to restrict vaping in public spaces.

But first, today's weather:

Partly to mostly sunny. High: 70 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. Hailing from Dallas, senior Nick Colina is among the top performers for the Kennesaw State baseball team this season. Colina has been leading the ASUN in triples and ranks third in walks and fourth in OBP, making him a key player to watch during the upcoming midweek contest against Clemson at Stillwell Stadium. The game will mark the third meeting in the series history and the second time within the stadium. Kennesaw State's team has also featured a strong presence of freshmen players, with 14 underclassmen taking the field during the opening weekend. (Kennesaw State Athletics)
2. A lieutenant from the Atlanta Police Department, Renato Anaya, was arrested over the weekend in Paulding County for driving under the influence. According to a press release, Anaya was involved in a single-vehicle crash near Macland Road and Mount Tabor Church Road. A Georgia State Patrol trooper who spoke to Anaya after the crash detected the smell of alcohol on his breath and observed his bloodshot and watery eyes and slurred speech. Anaya was taken to Paulding WellStar Hospital for a medical evaluation but ran away into nearby woods when the trooper went to retrieve a blood draw kit. (Fox5 Atlanta)
3. A bill that would define antisemitism in Georgia law has stalled after an unfriendly amendment in a Senate committee. The bill, HB 30, would provide legal guidelines for identifying hate crimes and discrimination against Jewish people. Republican Rep. John Carson of Marietta, the bill's sponsor, said Tuesday he did not know if the bill is dead for the year. The legislation follows concerns raised by the American Jewish Committee that antisemitism in the US has grown over the past five years. (GPB)
4. Georgia lawmakers have approved a bill that would restrict vaping in public spaces in the same way that smoking is already regulated, meaning e-cigarette use would be banned in most indoor public areas. The state House passed Senate Bill 47, which will now be sent to Gov. Brian Kemp for signing into law. A person violating the law would be committing a misdemeanor and could be fined $100 to $500. (USNews)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Computer Class - Dallas Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Homeschool Wednesday - New Georgia Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Mahjong - Paulding Senior Center (2:00 PM)
• Words on a Page Writing Club - Lithia Springs Public Library (5:00 PM)
• Jake Aaron Michael Live - 278 South (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch Real Estate News: Are you on the lookout for your dream home in the Dallas-Hiram area? Well, you're in luck as the local housing market is buzzing with activity, with a variety of homes to browse these days. Our weekly real estate roundup has got you covered, bringing you the latest and most interesting properties that have hit the market. Click on any property that catches your eye to get more information and start your house hunting journey now. (Patch Real Estate News)
• Paulding County School District: PLAY (PINES Library Access for Youth) is a collaborative initiative between Paulding County School District, Georgia Library PINES, and public libraries in the county. The program provides free access to public library resources and services to students at partnering schools, using their student ID number as their PLAY Card. There are no overdue fines for materials checked out through a student’s PLAY Card, and if a student already has a library card, they can use both accounts separately. The program aims to help children succeed in school and develop a lifelong love of reading through access to books and online resources. (Paulding County School District via Facebook)
• Paulding County School District: The PCSD has a strong social media presence, with each school having its own Facebook page, and some also having Twitter and Instagram accounts. By following these pages, parents and community members can keep up-to-date on all the exciting activities and events happening at each school. (Paulding County School District via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Johnstons Ridge: Call Ben at New Horizons Home Improvements - Handyman. Quality craftsmanship. 678.858.4458. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Poplar Springs: Call Drew Robinson at 470-269-4774 to get scheduled for your clean-ups and more. (Nextdoor)

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— Linda Marlow

About me: Linda Marlow is an experienced writer and communications professional with a diverse background in industries such as healthcare, education, publishing, and performing arts. She is a Dallas resident who is passionate about sharing the latest news and events happening in Paulding County through her writing. Linda is currently serving as a contributing writer for the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter, where she continues to use her storytelling skills to inform and engage the local community.

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