🌱 Dallas Man Accused Of Murder On The Run + Fox5 Interviews Hiram HS

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• Local Dallas man accused of murder is on the run
• Fox5 Atlanta interviews Hiram HS football team
• Dallas Family Fun Day on Oct. 22

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

1. Last week, Jonathan Bates, who is accused of killing 28-year-old Cynde Bates in 2017, did not show up for his scheduled court appearance. Dallas police charged Jonathan Bates with murder, two counts of cruelty to children, and simple battery after he shoved his wife down in their Dallas home causing her to die of head trauma. Jonathan is now on the run. (WSB TV Atlanta)
2. On Oct. 13, Fox5 Atlanta went to Hiram High School to speak with the Hiram Hornets football team, the High 5 Sports Team of the Week. Coach Pete Fominaya said his team exceeded his expectations. Click here to see the full interview. (Paulding County Board of Education via Twitter)
3. Mark your calendars for the sixth annual Family Fun Day in Dallas on Oct. 22! The event includes costume parades for kids and pets, games, prizes, cake walk, fun, food, and more. The event helps to raise funds for the Christmas Blessings program, that helps families in need during the holidays. View the link for details. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
4. On Oct. 29, Paulding County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs will host the Trick or Treat Village. The whole family can enjoy candy, fun, games, a costume parade, and more. Head over to Earl Duncan Park at Paulding Meadows in Dallas for all the fun. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Soldier's Life At Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site (10:00 AM)
• Autumn at the Cabin At Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site (10:00 AM)
• Charity Yard Sale At White Oak Park (10:00 AM)
• Modern Calligraphy & Thanksgiving Lettering At Vintage Wine Bar (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations Hiram High School football team! They were presented with the High 5 Trophy by Fox 5 Atlanta. (Hiram High School via Facebook)
• Early voting in Georgia begins Monday, Oct. 17! View the link for more information about the upcoming election. (Georgia Patch)
• The "Big SHEbang Bluegrass Singer Songwriter Spectacular" is on Oct. 30! Don't miss the award-winning songwriters, singers, and musicians at Raccoon Creek Music Park in Dallas. View the link for details. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

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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.