🌱 Commission on Civics Education + Gas Tax Holiday Continues

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 88 Low: 71.

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

1. A former Dallas Mayor has been chosen as the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission's new executive director. Boyd Austin began his new position on Friday. He succeeded Lloyd Frasier who served in the position for 10 years. The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is one of 12 regional commissions in the state. (TimesFreePress.com)
2. Dallas' State Senator Jason Anavitarte has been appointed to serve on the new Georgia Commission on Civics Education. The Republican state senator will begin his second term in January. The 17-member commission has been tasked with promoting civic engagement while enhancing the public school system's public service educational curriculum. (Northwest Georgia News)
3. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention has notified the community about a Listeria outbreak in Georgia. According to the agency, 23 people have been infected with the outbreak strain with one person dead and the rest hospitalized. Anyone over 65 years old and those with compromised immune systems are at an increased risk of infection. It is currently unclear what food item has caused the outbreak. (Georgia Patch)
4. Dallas-Hiram area travelers will continue to breathe a little easier at the gas pump this holiday weekend. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Friday to extend the state's suspension of its gas tax. The gas tax holiday was set to expire on Jul. 14. Georgia's gasoline is currently less than the national average. (Atlanta Patch)
5. Hiram, Georgia's sanitation schedule will be altered this week. The change is due to the Fourth of July holiday. According to the City of Hiram, sanitation will now be serviced on Wednesday, Jul. 6. (City of Hiram)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Dallas Farmers Market At Dallas Regions Parking Lot (8:00 AM)
• Kris Anderson At Three Strand Vineyard and Winery (5:00 PM)
• Red White & Boom At Gray's Mill Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The next Paulding County Board of Commissioners Meeting is on Jul. 12. The meeting will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Paulding County)
• The West Georgia Regional Library is currently closed for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The libraries will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, Jul. 5. Please plan accordingly. (West Georgia Regional Library)
• The Villa Rica Public Library on Dallas Highway will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Jul. 7 at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend. (West Georgia Regional Library)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.