🌱 Dallas-Hiram Locals Recently Arrested + 5 New Properties For Sale

Hello, everybody! It's Monday in Dallas-Hiram and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

First, today's weather:

A stray thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 69.

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

1. The Dallas Police Department is hiring a 911 public safety telecommunicator for their team. Qualified applicants will be over 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, have good moral character, no felony arrests, and a good driving record among other things. No experience is necessary and training and certifications will be paid. (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)
2. Dallas' High Shoals Falls was mentioned on the 'Best Waterfalls In Georgia' list. Though the falls weren't officially rated numerically, they were mentioned as a waterfall swimming pool location for readers to visit. (Only In Your State)
3. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Dallas-Hiram area. Available properties range from a $40,000 lot at 0 Pace Road in Hiram to a $545,215 home with 5 beds, 3 baths, and 2,570 sq. ft. Get all the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
4. Three local residents were arrested as reported by the Polk County Jail between Jul. 1-7, 2022. The arrests include Hiram residents Preston James Hansen, 25; Frankie Danielle Menefee, 37; and Dallas resident Aja Ashea McCrary, 35. Read more about the arrests. (Northwest Georgia News)
5. The Citizens Police Academy, presented by the Dallas Police Department, will take place from Aug. 9 through Oct. 23. Applications are now being accepted for the second annual, free academy. Students in the academy will learn the day-to-day operations and roles of patrol officers, investigators, police dispatchers, and administrators. (City of Dallas GA Police Department via Facebook)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Storytime: Sharks At New Georgia Public Library (10:30 PM)
• Cat & Kitten Adoption Event! At PetSmart (4:00 PM)
• City Council Regular Meeting At City Hall (5:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Meet Hiram City Councilwoman Melissa Bayardelle on Jul. 13 at 10:00 a.m. Have a cup of coffee and discuss the local Hiram community. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• Join the Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library for a Beginner's Crochet class on Thursday, Jul. 14, at 12:30 p.m. A reservation is required so call or message them via Facebook! (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• FYI: There will be no storytime on Monday, Jul. 25, at the New Georgia Public Library. (West Georgia Regional Library System)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.