🌱 Hiram High OT Gets Clemson Offer + Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 90 Low: 72.

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

1. Hiram Offensive Tackle Jameson Riggs has received an offer from Clemson University. The Hiram High School student is one of 28 players receiving offers from the Tigers. Notably, that number of offers is significantly lower than comparable schools like South Carolina or Georgia, which have offered 125 recruits and 142 recruits respectively. Click the link to see the full list of Clemson recruits. (Greenville News)
2. There are dozens of ways to improve your life and how you interact with the world, and the Hiram library's Self Help Book Club wants to help. This month, the club is reading "Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown, a book that promises to help readers learn how to be vulnerable in the best way. If you have time to read the book this upcoming week, you can join the discussion at Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library on Jul. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Click the link to see more details. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
3. Looking for a pet? Patch put together this great list of pups and kittens up for adoption. Meet Layla, Lenny, Tortellini, Bubbles, and so many more. All of these adorable animals are looking for a loving home. Is yours the place to be? (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
4. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Paulding County, among other parts of north Georgia. The warning was issued on Thursday because of the heightened risk of thunderstorms and downed trees. The official statement predicts scattered thunderstorms from today until next Wednesday capable of gusty winds and heavy rainfall. The moistened soil may cause some trees to be downed in the area. (Cobb County Courier)
5. Are you or someone you know in need of back-to-school supplies? There's a backpack and school supply giveaway with free food and entertainment today. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., people at the Couture Content Studio in Hiram will be giving away supplies and food. The Couture Content Studio is located at 126 Enterprise Path, Suite 206. Click the link for more details. (WSB-TV 2)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Craft Kits At New Georgia Public Library (All Day)
• Bring Your Own Vinyl Night At 202 Main St., Dallas (5:00 PM)
• Movie at the Pool: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" At Sara Babb Pool (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for work? The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is hiring! Communications tech, bonding & visitation clerk, nurse, and building maintenance positions are all available. Click the link to apply. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• City of Dallas is hosting a back-to-school bash on Aug. 6! Visit Main Street in Dallas for food, music, supplies, and more. (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)
• August is coming, and New Georgia Public Library has some spectacular stuff just for you. Click the link to see a full buffet of events and activities for kids and adults alike. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! 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.