🌱 Bus Driver On Admin Leave After Altercation + Election Info Session

Hey, Dallas-Hiram. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• Substitute bus driver on administrative leave after parent altercation
• Paulding County Election Staff to host election informational session
• Registration available for Trail Work Volunteer Day

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Sun and some clouds. High: 48 Low: 28.
• Tuesday: Milder with clouds and sun. High: 54 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. In an update to a previously reported event, a substitute bus driver is on administrative leave after an argument with frustrated parents spiraled out of control. The altercation was captured on social media and has since gone viral, showing a parent slapping the bus driver after she wouldn't let kids off the bus. According to the Paulding County School District, young students are required to wear a bus stop tag on their book bag and the driver wouldn't let children leave as at least one child didn't have the tag. (11 Alive)
2. The Paulding County Election Staff is holding an informational session at the Hiram Municipal Building on Thursday, Jan. 26, to educate the community on voting and the election process. The City of Hiram invites you to learn how to get more engaged with your local community. (City of Hiram via Facebook)
3. The New Georgia Public Library in Dallas is hosting a special Homeschool Wednesday program on Jan. 25 at 1:00 p.m. to help students explore the five senses. The library hosts this program each week and has a variety of different activities, such as doing art projects and hands-on learning robotics classes. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
4. Are you passionate about the community and want to get more involved in Dallas? Sign up for a Trail Work Volunteer Day that is scheduled in February. The first volunteer day will take place at Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic site and will include several different tasks that are compatible with participants' abilities. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Today and tomorrow in Dallas-Hiram:

Monday, January 23

• Snow Storytime At New Georgia Public Library (10:30 AM)

Tuesday, January 24

• Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting At Real Property (10:00 AM)
• Board of Commissioners Board Meeting At Real Property (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the house hunt in the Dallas-Hiram area? You're in luck! Four homes are up for sale, including a 3-bed, 2-bath home going for $150,000 on Bluebird Drive. The other three houses range from $305,000 to $450,000 in Dallas. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• Calling all Lynyrd Skynard fans: mark your calendars! Tribute band SkynFolks are coming to the Dallas Theater on Feb. 3 to bring an authentic experience to honor the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd. (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with your next 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.