🌱 Dashcam Released Of Fatal Paulding Co. Chase + Local Fulfills Dream

Hello again, friends! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with your new edition of the Dallas-Hiram Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on...

• Family released dashcam of fatal Paulding County chase
• Paulding County 10-year-old with inoperable brain tumors fulfills dream
• CAREing Paws back at New Georgia Public Library

But first, today's weather:

Breezy, cooler; a p.m. shower. High: 43 Low: 31.

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

1. On Jan. 11, the family of Le'Den Boykins, a 12-year-old boy killed in a 2021 PIT maneuver wreck, released the dashcam video of the pursuit. Boykins was one of two children in the car during the chase through Paulding County. A Georgia State Patrol trooper used the PIT maneuver and the car rolled into a ditch, killing the young boy. The driver, Charlie Moore, a neighbor of Boykins' parents, was ultimately charged with murder. The family hopes to see charges for the involved law enforcement officers. (11 Alive)
2. On Jan. 11, Justin Clinard, a 10-year-old of Paulding County, fulfilled his life-long dream of becoming an honorary member of the Georgia Air National Guard. Justin was diagnosed with two inoperable brain tumors last April and doctors say he has months to live. Justin became a part of the 283rd Combat Communications Squadron of the Georgia National Guard just like his father, Scott. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Do you have an elementary student who lacks confidence in reading? Check out New Georgia Public Library's CAREing Paws, where kids can practice reading to friendly dogs! The next session is Tuesday, Jan. 31, call (770) 459-8163 to sign up for a time slot. (New Georgia Public Library)
4. Enjoy a night out on the town with a live performance at the Dallas Theater! This season's next show is "The Ultimate Oldies: Rock & Roll Show" on Jan. 21. Check out all the upcoming shows, including" SkynFolks: Locked & Loaded" on Feb. 3 and "Free Movies Celebrating BHM" on Feb. 11. Tickets are available for purchase online; visit the Dallas Theater website for more details on this season's shows. (Dallas Theater)
5. Both Bonnie, a terrier breed, and Gemma, a labrador retriever, are waiting at the Paulding County Animal Control in Dallas for a new home! The link includes dogs, such as Bonnie and Gemma, and more adoptable pets available in the Dallas-Hiram area. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Craft Kit Friday At New Georgia Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Glow & Flow At Bee Humble Studio (6:30 PM)
• Grey Sunday Live At The Box Sports Bar And Grill (8:00 PM)
• BlairOutLoud SOLO At Buffalo's Cafe Hiram (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Jan. 10, Dan Nolan was re-elected as Board Chair and Debbie Collett was re-elected as Board Vice Chair at the 2023 Board of Education meeting. Click here to read more about the unanimous votes. (Paulding County School District via Twitter)
• Earlier this week, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office hosted the most recent meeting of the Georgia Polygraph Association. Members from across the state discussed professional standards, policies, procedures, and legal updates. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• A Hiram High School student is interning at Georgia Public Broadcast! (Hiram High School via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.