🌱 Campuses Closed For Bomb Threat + Mental Health Developments

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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

1. Georgia Highlands College Campuses were closed on Tuesday afternoon during a police investigation of a bomb threat. According to police, the threat was called to 1090 Northchase Parkway just after 11:00 a.m. Police officers entered the building with a school representative and did not find anything to cause concern. Click the link to see tweets from the GHC Twitter account. (CBS 46 News)
2. Hiram High School is having an open house! The event is a great way for your teen to meet teachers, sign up for clubs and organizations, and get other necessary information before school starts. Learn more details in the flyer at the link. (Hiram High School via Facebook)
3. The market is hot, hot, hot! You'll understand why when you check out the latest roundup of properties for sale in town. A $440,000 home on Rushing Creek Trail in Dallas features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half-baths, and over 2,000 square feet of space. Another home in Dallas on Holbrook Drive is even more spacious, with 3,167 square feet. The five-bed, three-bath home is listed for $425,000. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
4. Katherine Bass, 38, passed away on Jul. 18. She is survived by her daughter, Karina, her parents, Everett and Gail, and her brother, Sam. A visitation will be held in her honor on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. It will take place at Clark Funeral Home in Hiram. Funeral services will take place the following morning at 11:00 a.m. (Legacy.com)
5. Melanie Dallas, the CEO of Highlands Rivers Health, wants to share some helpful information about mental health in Georgia. The Mental Health Parity Act went into effect this month, which forces insurers to provide behavioral health coverage in the same way they cover physical health conditions. Additionally, the Cobb County Community Services Board has been consolidated into Highland Rivers Health, which expands its pool of resources for northwest Georgia. Highlands Rivers Health operates in thirteen counties, including Paulding County. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking at Dallas First Assembly of God (8:00 AM)
• Color Shadowing at Phillips 47 Salon (9:00 AM)
• PCFD Junior Firefighter Summer Camp at 650 Industrial Boulevard North (All Day)

From my notebook:

• New Georgia Public Library shared a quote from Patrick Ness. The inspiring quote reminds you to head to the library and learn all about the world. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Looking for a free movie? Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library is giving away a triple ocean movie bundle. Click the link to find out how to join the giveaway. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.