🌱 Call To Fire Deputy For Unlawful Arrest + Animal Control Needs Help

Hey, everyone! It's great to be here with you again, bringing you the latest edition of the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter. I'm excited to share all the important community news you need to know, so let's get started! Here are some of the top stories...

• Attorneys call for the firing of a Paulding County Deputy.
• Americans looking for their "Dream City" make Atlanta their 2nd choice.
• Paulding County Animal Control is in urgent need of help.

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Expect a gentle breeze from SSW this Warm and Cloudy day. High: 77 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. Attorneys are calling for the firing and charging of a Paulding County deputy after video footage shows him body-slamming a man to the ground. The footage shows Deputy Michael McMaster attempting to handcuff Tyler Canaris, who had been stopped while walking to work for matching the description of someone trying to break into cars. Canaris' attorneys are calling for the criminal case against him to be dismissed immediately and have claimed that there was no probable cause for the arrest, branding it unlawful. (Atlanta News First)
2. A recent survey by real estate data company Clever revealed that 18% of people in the US would choose to live in Atlanta if money was no object, making it the second most popular "dream city" behind Los Angeles. The survey aimed to examine moving trends, and found that for those surveyed who had moved last year, the three biggest factors behind the decision were to improve their quality of life, to live in a cheaper area, and to get a bigger place. Suburbs were also found to be a popular destination for movers. (Urbanize Atlanta)
3. A proposed law in Georgia aims to protect homeowners from unreliable solar installers who failed to deliver on their promises. Many residents who were drawn in by social media ads and promises of cutting their traditional power bill have been left with a hefty financial burden, an unsightly metal conduit, and a worthless solar system. Georgia state Rep. Joseph Gullett is sponsoring the bill, which will require written disclosures, informational videos, and state certifications to protect consumers from misleading sales pitches. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Homeschool Wednesday - STEAM - New Georgia Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Winter Break - Paulding County School District (All Day)

From my notebook:

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• Paulding Co Animal Control in Dallas, GA is overwhelmed with over 50+ dogs and has received multiple calls to bring in more dogs. They are in dire need of rescues, adopters or fosters to take these dogs in. If you can help, please contact them. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Linda Marlow

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