🌱 Children's Garden Grand Opening + PCSD Job Fair + Christmas In July

Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 92 Low: 75.

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

1. Don't forget to stop by Main Street in Dallas tomorrow, Jul. 9, at 10:00 a.m. for the second annual Patriotic Parade and Celebration. The downtown festivities will be followed by a concert and fireworks at Taylor Farm Park beginning at 5:00 p.m. Both events are free to the public. (City of Dallas, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. The Children's Sensory Garden on West Memorial Drive in Dallas will host its grand opening next Wednesday, Jul. 13, at 3:30 p.m. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an ice cream truck for children and their families. Stop by to see this garden space that has been years in the making! (Paulding County Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers via Facebook)
3. The Paulding County School District is hosting a job fair for classified positions next Tuesday, Jul. 12 at P.B. Ritch Middle School in Hiram. Positions are available in a number of departments including school safety, nursing, and transportation. Interested candidates should plan to attend the fair from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. for on-site applications and interviews. (Paulding County, Georgia via Facebook)
4. Feeling festive? Downtown Dallas will be hosting a "Christmas in July" event next Saturday, Jul. 16. Stop by to enjoy themed prizes, food trucks, holiday games, pictures with Santa, and more! The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Main Street. (Access Paulding)
5. Looking for a furry friend to join the family? Plenty of cats and dogs are available for adoption in the Dallas-Hiram area. Check out the link to meet Jay, Lenny, Leo, and more of the pets near you searching for their forever homes. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Paint Chip Bookmark Craft Kits At New Georgia Public Library (All Day)
• Raccoon Creek 47th Annual Bluegrass Festival At Raccoon Creek Music Park (5:00 PM)
• Prime Time Dance At Paulding Senior Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Several team members with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office were recently honored for reaching employment milestones. Congratulations Tesha Newbern, April Richman, and Deputies Trent Tanchin and Jeff Pickering! (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• The Sara Babb Pool is hosting a "Pirates of the Caribbean" Movie Night tonight at 7:30 p.m. There will be concessions sold and a Kona Ice truck available, so be sure to stop by! (City of Dallas Parks & Rec. via Facebook)
• The New Georgia Public Library's last "Craft Class with Kim" of the summer is next Thursday, Jul. 14, at 1:30 p.m. and will feature crocheting! Beginners are welcome and some yarn choices will be available for use, but crochet hooks will not be provided. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)

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— 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.