🌱 Upcoming City Meetings + Free Black History Month Movie Screening

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, we have these stories and more...

• Upcoming meetings next week for the City of Dallas
• HACS students place third in SkillsUSA Regionals
• Free public movie showings for Black History Month on Feb. 11

But first, today's weather:

Showers early in the morning. High: 61 Low: 46.

Are you a business owner or marketer in Dallas-Hiram who wants to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales? If that's you, then I invite you to see how our newsletter sponsorships combine our local audience reach with your expertise to attract new customers. Click here to learn more.

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

1. The City of Dallas will be holding several important meetings coming up next week. On Monday, Feb. 6, there will be a City Council work session (4:00 p.m.) and regular meeting (5:15 p.m.). Then, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Downtown Development Authority will meet at 4:00 p.m. Agendas for each meeting will be posted on the City's website as they get closer. (City of Dallas Georgia)
2. Last week, five students from Hiram High School's Hiram Academy of Computer Science came in third place at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition for Quiz Bowl. This annual event gives students in specialized education fields the opportunity to put their technical skills to the test in dozens of career competitions. The group will advance to the state competition at the Georgia World Congress Center, being held Mar. 9 through 11. (Hiram High School via Facebook)
3. In honor of Black History Month, the Dallas Theatre will be showing two free movies that celebrate important Black Americans and their stories, next Saturday, Feb. 11. At 4:00 p.m., the theater will show "Hidden Figures" (PG, 2016), followed by "42: The True Story of an American Legend" (PG-13, 2013) at 7:00 p.m. Admission is first-come, first-served until capacity is reached and concessions will be available. (City of Dallas Georgia)
4. In a Facebook announcement posted on Saturday, the Rotary Club of Dallas Georgia announced that it has officially been dissolved. However, the Club said its members are still giving back to the community in various ways. A representative noted on Facebook that the group would be meeting tomorrow, Jan. 31, at 278 South (3716 Atlanta Hwy, Hiram) at 5:30 p.m. for anyone interested in getting together. (Rotary Club of Dallas Georgia via Facebook)
5. In case you missed it, we have more details on the Hiram daycare owner who was arrested on Wednesday for the alleged assaults of five children. Authorities say Lipsky's arrest was the result of the execution of a search warrant after an anonymous tipster informed authorities about the video recordings of the assaults and she is currently being held in the Paulding County Jail without bond. According to officials, the children's ages ranged from 8 months old to 3 years old. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

From our sponsor:

Would you benefit from convenient, affordable and flexible access to a therapist? Talkspace lets you connect with a licensed therapist — from anywhere, at any time. With live chat, video, and audio sessions, starting at $69/week, therapy can be affordable, with or without insurance. Join over 1 million Talkspace users, and start feeling better today.

Coming up in Dallas-Hiram:

Monday, January 30

• Hibernation Storytime At New Georgia Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Writing Your First Book Seminar With Carmelita McRoy At Dallas Public Library (5:30 PM)

Tuesday, January 31

• Lifeline Screening At Bethany Christian Church (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local house hunters! Some gorgeous new properties have just been listed for sale in the area, including 27 Loblolly Lane in Dallas. Get the property specs and list prices in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• Congratulations to the Paulding County High School JROTC drill team, which placed in three out of five events held at Hiram High School this weekend! (The Paulding County High School JROTC via Facebook)
• Want to spotlight your small business in the new 2023-24 Paulding County Map Brochure and Digital Guide produced by the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce? Contact Nelson Smith at (404) 625-4153 to learn how. (Paulding County Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

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)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you around.

— 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.