🌱 Country Music Fest Early Bird Tickets + Pets To Adopt Or Foster

Hello, Dallas-Hiram. Linda Marlow here with your Friday edition of the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• Georgia taxpayers eligible for a surplus tax refund must file their returns by April 18.
• Shelters around Dallas-Hiram have pets available for adoption, and fostering is an option.
• Bobcat of Atlanta has expanded its presence with the opening a facility in Carrollton.

But first, today's weather: Today will start off with showers and possibly a thunderstorm in the morning, with a chance of lingering showers in the afternoon and a high of 69. Winds will be from the SSW at 5-10 mph. There is a 70 percent chance of rain. Tonight will see partly cloudy skies with a low of 53 and light and variable winds.

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Here are the top stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. Bobcat of Atlanta recently opened its eighth branch facility in north Georgia and north Alabama. The new Carrollton branch facility, located at 102 Cable Industrial Way, boasts a massive equipment yard and 20,000 square feet dedicated to equipment service and parts. The grand opening event featured a barbeque lunch, live music, prize drawings, rental discounts, and vendors showcasing their products. The new facility is a significant addition to the company's expanding presence in the region. (Construction Equipment Guide)
2. NexGen Networks, a worldwide digital infrastructure provider, has moved into a new colocation site, Cyxtera's data center in Lithia Springs in order to extend its network reach and deliver comprehensive solutions to businesses throughout the United States. To meet the growing demand for reliable and secure data center infrastructure for enterprises of all kinds, the expansion offers a wide range of services, including cloud solutions, managed services, and network connection, among others. NexGen's fiber optic network connects key metropolitan regions in North America, Europe, and the Far East, and the company's commitment to innovation and investment in cutting-edge technology ensures the delivery of high-quality services and support to help businesses meet their objectives. (PR.com)
3. The Georgia Country Music Fest is set to take place at Jim Miller Park over the Labor Day weekend, from Sept. 1-3, with over 30 national, regional, and local artists performing. Turnpike Troubadours, Cody Jinks, Koe Wetzel, and Jamey Johnson are among the artists slated to perform at the three-day family-friendly festival. Early bird tickets for GCMF will be released on April 14 at 8 a.m. and can be purchased on the festival's website. (Yahoo! News)
4. Georgia residents who are eligible to receive a surplus tax refund of up to $500 are reminded to file their 2022 tax returns on time as the tax filing deadline approaches. Taxpayers must file their returns by the April 18 deadline or by their valid extension date to receive the surplus tax refunds. A $1 billion state income tax refund was made available to benefit taxpayers after Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 162 into law on March 14. (Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Let's Quilt — Dallas Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Advanced Line Dancing - Paulding Senior Center (2:00 PM)
• Happy Hour — Vintage Wine Bar (5:00 PM)
• Joe Alterman — O'Neal Plaza, Douglasville (7:00 PM)
• Mike & Mike — The Box Sports Bar & Grill (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch Pets: Animal shelters in and around Dallas-Hiram have a range of pets available for adoption, including Dolly, Holly, Whitney, and others, according to a list compiled by Pet News with help from Petfinder. With over 6 million companion animals taken in each year by adoption agencies nationwide, and only half of all shelter animals adopted each year, there is a great need for families to adopt pets from local shelters. Those who are not able to commit to year-round pet care may also consider fostering pets until they are placed in permanent homes. (Patch Pets)
• Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library: Join the library staff for Bad Art Night on Wednesday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m. You don't need any specific talents, and there will be a range of craft tools available to make entertaining awful art. This event is available to everyone aged 18 and over, so bring a friend. It is necessary to register. Simply phone or message the library to register, and they will handle the rest. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harvest Pointe West: Dantily Homecare LLC offers a variety of services including home health aide, nannies, skilled nursing, staffing, and certified nursing assistant. In addition, they also provide non-emergency medical transportation and care for loved ones in their homes. For more information, you can check their website at dantilyhcs.com or contact them at their Powder Springs location at 678-481-4808 or email them at info@dantilyhcs.com. (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Linda Marlow

About me: Linda Marlow is an experienced writer and communications professional with a diverse background in industries such as healthcare, education, publishing, and performing arts. She is a Dallas resident who is passionate about sharing the latest news and events happening in Paulding County through her writing. Linda is currently serving as a contributing writer for the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter, where she continues to use her storytelling skills to inform and engage the local community.

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