🌱 Hiram 2023 Municipal Election Info + City Of Dallas Now Hiring

Hey, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• 2023 Municipal Election qualifying candidate information released
• Paulding County School District to host Resource Fair
• Recommended removal of a state appellate court judge

But first, today's weather:

A morning shower; cloudy. High: 58 Low: 43.

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

1. The City of Hiram has shared candidate qualifying information for the 2023 Municipal Election. The election will be held on Nov. 7, 2023, and is for Mayor, Council Post 1, and Council Post 2 positions. The qualifying fee for Mayor candidates is $300 and $150 for Councilperson candidates. (City of Hiram)
2. The City of Dallas is currently hiring! If you're looking for a new job, the city is looking for somebody to fill a Street Department Laborer role. A full job description for the position can be found here. Learn more about the role and how to apply at the link. (Dallas GA)
3. On Saturday, the Paulding Lady Panthers won the Green Meadows Conference Eighth Grade Girls Basketball Tournament Championship at Paulding High School! The team finished their season with an impressive 17-2 season after winning 36-29 over Fairview. With 18 points, Kayleigh Dunham led the way along with Tori Schlatter who added eight markers. Congratulations! (ProgressNewspaper)
4. In case you missed it: The Paulding County School District will be hosting a Resource Fair on Feb. 16 for parents and guardians of students with special needs. The fair will feature a meet and greet, a services fair provided by the Paulding Student Services team, and more. During the event, a sensory area will be available to children with disabilities. The event will take place at the Paulding County Community Center/Senior Center from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Paulding County School District)
5. For the first time, a Georgia judicial watchdog agency is recommending that a state appellate court judge be removed. Judge Christian Coomer of nearby Cartersville has been on voluntary suspension since the beginning of the year with pay due to multiple ethics violations that were made public. After seven days of hearings, a three-member panel appointed by The Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQD) has made its nonbinding recommendation; now Georgia Supreme Court has the final say. (WSBRadio)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Life Line Screening At Bethany Christian Church (9:00 AM)
• After Hours: Mix & Mingle At Bucking Goat Brewing Company (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing juvenile who may be a runaway. Click the link to view photos of 16-year-old Alexander Huggins who was last seen leaving 67 Bo Crossing in Temple this past weekend. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• If you have trade skills in the area of HVAC, electrical, or plumbing, check out JoinPauldingSheriff.com and consider joining the Paulding County Sheriff’s office team. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• The New Georgia Public Library has heart kits available for pickup! Each day you'll write something you love about your kiddo on a heart and put it on their bedroom door for them to see when they wake up. It is sweeter than Valentine's Day candy! (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Chattahoochee Technical College on February 6th & 8th (February 6)
• Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward (Live)! (February 23)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.