🌱 Details Of Hiram Daycare Owner + $313M USDA Investment In Paulding

Good morning, everybody. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days, including updates on...

• New details about the alleged child-abusing Hiram daycare owner
• A new electric grid investment that will benefit Paulding county
• The upcoming Family Alliance of Paulding Annual Dinner Dance

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Cloudy and cooler. High: 51 Low: 44.

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

1. The mother of children who were allegedly abused by Hiram daycare owner, Marie Lipsky, shared more details. Speaking anonymously, the mother explained in detail the types of abuse her children, as well as the other children at the daycare faced. The abuse included being hit in the head and face with "excessive force" and having a plastic bin thrown at them. Lipsky is currently in police custody and stands accused of assaulting at least five children. (WSB Radio)
2. Paulding County is set to benefit from a $313M investment. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced electric infrastructure investments to expand four Georgia electric cooperatives, modernize the rural electric grid, and increase grid security. Greystone Power, which is headquartered in Hiram, provides service to 141,146 customers over approximately 7,355 miles of line. (Coosa Valley News)
3. There are still tickets available for the Family Alliance of Paulding Annual Dinner Dance on Feb. 11. Residents interested in attending the dance can find all the updated information they need on Facebook, like the night's menu, ticket prices, and dress attire. (Family Alliance of Paulding Annual Dinner Dance via Facebook)
4. The Dallas Public Library is extending its bookmark contest until Feb. 11th! If you haven't turned it your bookmark yet, you have some extra time to do so. While this is a teen program, the contest is open to all ages interested in entering. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)
5. Looking for a new home in the Dallas-Hiram area? Check out this week's new real estate roundup, which features several affordable, single-family homes. In Dallas, there's a 1,873 sq. ft., 4 bed, 3 bath residence available for $362,900. Also in Dallas is a $330,000 three-bed, three-bath single-family home. There's a new open house this weekend, too. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking at Rodney's BBQ (8:00 A.M.)
• Pranayama Free Weekly Class at The How Place (Noon)
• Caribbean Wednesdays at Barber Bistro (6:00 P.M.)

From my notebook:

• Missing 16-year-old Alexander Huggins has been located and is safe. The Paulding County Sherrif's Office shared the update yesterday around 1:00 p.m. and thanked everyone in the community for their tips and assistance. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is hiring. If you've ever considered a career in law enforcement, go to JoinPauldingSheriff.com or download our free mobile app to watch the office's recruitment video, get more information, and start an application. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library is holding its K-Pop Club on Feb. 16. At 5:30 p.m. attendees will have the chance to listen to music, learn about Korean culture, and do themed activities. The K-Pop Club is for ages 18 and above. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.