🌱 Dallas Patriots Defeat Yellow Jackets + September Library Programs

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Here are the top 5 stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. The Dallas Paulding County Patriots defeated the Marietta Sprayberry Yellow Jackets in a narrow victory this weekend. The game ended with a score of 21-20 after an uneventful first half in which neither team managed to score. The high school football team was down six points going into the fourth quarter, but they managed to rebound from their deficit with a touchdown in the game's closing minutes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Looking for a new career opportunity in Paulding County? The City of Dallas is hiring for multiple full-time positions, including Community Development Director, Water Laborer, and Communications Officer (9-1-1). Explore the full list of open positions and discover application information at the City of Dallas website. (City of Dallas Parks & Rec via Facebook)
3. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Dallas Public Library has lots of exciting programs planned for patrons of all ages. In addition to a Community Circle celebration on Sep. 10, the library will also host several local authors this month, including Samantha Lee and Toshuna Hanna. Check out the link for the full calendar of events and registration information. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)
4. The Paulding County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs is hosting a "Sporties for Shorties" program to introduce young children to a variety of sports. Kids ages three to five years will experience a range of activities and experience group play during this class, which begins on Sep. 12. The program is offered at Taylor Farm, Mt. Tabor, and Burnt Hickory Parks, so visit the department website to find the program that best fits your schedule. (Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
5. Have you made plans to attend the Paulding Meadows Arts & Craft Festival at Earl Duncan Park on Sep. 10 and 11? The Paulding County Writers' Guild will be hosting a special author event featuring some of your favorite local authors. Stop by booth 225 for a chance to meet urban fantasy author Shannon Davidson, poet Lizbeth Brass, young adult author Michael Webb and more. (Paulding County Writers' Guild via Facebook)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Color Shadowing At Phillips 47 Salon, Dallas (9:00 AM)
• Storytime At New Georgia Public Library, Dallas (10:00 AM)
• Yoga At The Avenue West Cobb, Marietta (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new home in the Dallas-Hiram area? Check out the link to view the latest homes to hit the market in Paulding County. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• Reminder: Next Monday, Sep. 5, all Paulding County Government officers will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sep. 6, at 8:00 a.m. (Paulding County, Georgia)
• This Friday, Sep. 2, is a Digital Learning Day for all Paulding County School District students. Students will continue their learning remotely via Canvas and will return to in-person learning following the Labor Day holiday. (Paulding County School District)

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