🌱 Dallas Market Co-Owner Accused Of Sexual Battery + Local Food Banks

Hey, neighbors! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Dallas-Hiram Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Co-owner of Dallas market accused of sexual battery on a minor
• The 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Hiram arrives on Dec. 2
• Thanksgiving camp for dogs in nearby Marietta

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 52 Low: 31.

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

1. The co-owner of a popular Dallas market has been accused of sexual battery. Kenneth Wiggins, 56, co-owner of Harvest Time Market, has been charged with three counts of misdemeanor sexual battery and one count of felony false imprisonment after an underage employee spoke to authorities. Wiggins is accused of repeatedly touching the underage employee multiple times in an inappropriate manner. He is currently under arrest. Officials are hoping other victims will come forward. (Patch)
2. It's time to light up Hiram and celebrate the start of the holiday season. On Dec. 2, the 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be celebrated throughout the Hiram community. The popular event will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the tree lighting scheduled for 8:00 p.m. There will be food, fun, and other festivities! (Press Release Desk)
3. Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Visit the link for more details on the role and how to apply. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
4. Worried about what to do with your beloved pooch during the busy holiday season — especially if you want to take a Thanksgiving trip? Never fear, because Thanksgiving Doggie Camp begins on Nov. 20. This camp, just a short drive away in Marietta, allows your dog to have a fun, safe holiday in a caring environment. Plus they'll learn to socialize with other dogs! (UNation)
5. The holiday season can be an especially hard time for those living with food insecurity. Luckily, there are various food banks throughout Paulding County and the region on hand to help out and provide families with a wonderful holiday dinner. For example, the Atlanta Community Food Bank serves a huge number of counties throughout the area, including Paulding. For more information on food banks, or how to help, visit the link. (11Alive)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Lace Land Free Fest 2022 at Denine Defined in Smyrna (9:00 AM)
• Pop-In For Family Fun at Marietta History Museum in Marietta (10:00 AM)
• Sip N Paint Party at Vintage Wine Bar (12:00 PM)
• Sugar Cookie Decorating Class: Beginner Level at The Dallas Markets (2:00 PM)
• Archery For Beginners at Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Cartersville (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• What a treat! The Paulding County Sheriff's Office got Dunkin as a gift from Halston Harris Bridge Apartments for all their hard work and service to the community. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• A former JROTC Cadet dropped by to visit Paulding County's current high school members! What a fun way to connect with other JROTC members, past and present. (The Paulding County High School JROTC via Facebook)
• Yesterday was National Substitute Educator's Day, and we want to thank all the amazing substitutes who help out students in Paulding County! (Paulding County School District via Facebook)
• The next Book Club meeting at Maude P. Ragsdale Library is scheduled for Dec. 1. If you want to get involved, grab a copy of "Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel and start reading! (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today. 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.