🌱 Death Investigation + School Supply Drive + 5G Coming To Hiram

Hello again, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things going on in town these days...

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 91 Low: 70.

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

1. Paulding County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating following a death at a home on Buchanan Highway on Wednesday afternoon. Officers responded to the scene around 12:16 p.m., where they discovered a 66-year-old deceased male, who has not yet been identified to the public. As of Wednesday afternoon, it was unknown whether the man died as a result of a homicide, suicide, or natural causes. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
2. The Paulding County School district is teaming up with community partners to host a school supply drive tomorrow, Jul. 16. Items most urgently needed include backpacks, binders, composition and spiral notebooks, pencils, and crayons or colored pencils. Donations can be dropped off at the West Ridge Church on Hiram Acworth Highway between 9:00 a.m. and noon. (Pauling County School District via Facebook)
3. Verizon has announced plans to expand its 5G Ultra Wideband service to more than one million new residents in the Atlanta area, including portions of Hiram. Benefits of the upgraded service will include improved download speeds and a safer alternative to public Wi-Fi, according to the service provider. The upgrade for Atlanta-area residents comes 18 months sooner than originally expected. (Verizon)
4. Paulding County Animal Control is seeking donations to help replenish its Pet Food Pantry. The shelter's supply of dry cat food is extremely low, and donations can help ensure that pets in Paulding County do not go hungry when their families are struggling. Donations can be mailed to the shelter at 779 Industrial Boulevard N in Dallas. (Paulding County Animal Control via Facebook)
5. Looking for a furry friend to join the family? Plenty of cats and dogs at shelters in the Dallas-Hiram area are looking for their forever homes. Check out your local Patch using the link to see a list of animals available for adoption near you. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Crafts Kits At New Georgia Public Library (All Day)
• Pop-Up Picnic In The Park At White Oak Park (10:00 AM)
• K.K Tie-Dye Party At Dallas Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't forget to celebrate Christmas in July on Main Street in Dallas tomorrow, Jul. 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will include fun holiday games and prizes, food trucks, pictures with Santa, and more! (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)
• Want to learn how to hand knit a chunky blanket? Register now for the Snuggly Blanket Workshop tomorrow, Jul. 16, at Piece of Heaven in Dallas. No prior knitting experience is needed. (Piece of Heaven via Facebook)
• The Relax & Paint: Sea Turtles program at the Dallas Public Library went swimmingly! Visit the link to "sea" pictures from the event, and stay tuned to find out more about the next installment of the Relax & Paint series! (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)

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