🌱 Dallas Scout Builds Band Pavilion + Local In American Idol Top 5

Hello all. It's me, Linda Marlow, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter. Come along for the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• Michigan is considering Hiram's three-star cornerback for their cornerback board.
• Dallas native completed an Eagle Scout project for his high school's marching band.
• Douglasville singer Megan Danielle has advanced to the Top 5 of American Idol.

But first, today's weather: Today's weather forecast calls for a mix of sunshine and clouds with a high temperature of 84. The winds will be from the east at 5-10 mph. Tonight, expect a few clouds with a low temperature of 62. The winds will be light and variable.

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Here are the top stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. Hiram three-star cornerback Chase Tyler has been in contact with Michigan as they consider him for their cornerback board. Tennessee, Duke, Mississippi State, and Georgia Tech are also showing interest in Tyler, but it's unclear if Michigan is looking for him to visit on campus at this point. Meanwhile, Charles Herbert Flowers' (MD) unranked cornerback Lloyd Irvin, who recently received an offer from Michigan, is scheduling two visits to campus in June, an unofficial visit at the beginning and an official visit near the end of the month. (Maize n Brew)
2. Dallas native Gabriel, from Troop 321, took on a project to build two covered picnic areas for his high school's marching band practice field. The structures provide much-needed seating and shade during band camp and marching band practice. Gabriel and his helpers successfully completed the project, showcasing how Eagle Scout projects can benefit schools and communities alike. To see more inspiring before and after photos of Eagle Scout projects, readers can visit the Extreme Makeovers collection on Scout Life's website. (Scouting magazine)
3. Douglasville singer Megan Danielle has advanced to the Top 5 of American Idol after impressing the judges with a soulful tribute and a duet with fellow contestant Colin Stough. Danielle performed a tribute to her boyfriend with Alanis Morissette's "Head Over Feet" and teamed up with Stough for a rendition of Ed Sheeran's "Dive." Regular judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie were absent, with Morissette and Sheeran stepping in as guest judges. Danielle is set to perform again on the next episode of American Idol on ABC on Sunday. (Patch)
4. Opening up on Dallas Highway at the Avenue at West Cobb is Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, a sports bar co-owned by Drew Brees, former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Falcons rival from 2006 to 2020. The Cajun-inspired restaurant will offer a variety of seafood, burgers, and salads alongside different beers and cocktails. The location in Marietta marks the second Georgia location, with the first situated in Warner Robins. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has more than 100 restaurant locations across 15 different states. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Computer Class — Dallas Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Homeschool Wednesday — New Georgia Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Wine Down Wednesday — Vintage Wine Bar (5:00 PM)
• Rick Stone Music — The Pizza Shack (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Dallas, Georgia – Government: The residents and visitors of Downtown Dallas can look forward to the upcoming first Food Truck Friday of the season on May 19. This event promises to be a great way to enjoy delicious food and a fun-filled atmosphere. Don't forget to mark your calendar for this exciting event. (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Dallas: Auston is offering gutter cleaning, pressure washing, painting, and yard work services. Individuals can contact him at 386-559-2002 via text message to discuss the details. Auston is available and eager to provide the services required. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hollyberry: Attention Kroger shoppers, the Georgia Dog Advocates are excited to announce that they are now a registered Community Rewards recipient. By linking their Kroger Plus Card to the organization's account, customers can help advocate for dogs at no extra cost. Kroger will provide a quarterly donation to the Georgia Dog Advocates for all transactions made through the account. For those who are not yet enrolled in Community Rewards, simply use the special code AI319 (letters AI and the numbers 319) when enrolling your Kroger Plus card. The Georgia Dog Advocates express their gratitude for any and all support from their community. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Springfield: The Dallas Woman's Club is inviting individuals to join them on May 27 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. They are currently in the process of rebuilding and eagerly anticipate welcoming new members. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit their website to learn more about the organization. (Nextdoor)

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— Linda Marlow

About me: Linda Marlow is an experienced writer and communications professional with a diverse background in industries such as healthcare, education, publishing, and performing arts. She is a Dallas resident who is passionate about sharing the latest news and events happening in Paulding County through her writing. Linda is currently serving as a contributing writer for the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter, where she continues to use her storytelling skills to inform and engage the local community.

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