🌱 Government Offices Flooded + Learn To Make The Perfect French Toast

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town. Including news about...

• Hiram government offices flooded
• Learn to make flawless French toast
• Bring One For The Chipper tree drive begins

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 55 Low: 38.

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

1. The Hiram Police Department isn't immune to the extreme weather we've been having. The Administration Department lobby has been flooded and will be closed indefinitely. Residents with Water and Sanitation payments can go to the Court Services lobby. Those with business applications and permit payments should also see Court Services. (Hiram Police Department)
2. Get started on your crafting goals for 2023. On Jan. 11, the Maude P. Ragsdale Library will be holding its craft club. You can bring in your projects to craft with others or get help with work you're struggling with. It's a great way to be creative and make friends. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library)
3. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The Paulding County Government is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Engineering Division Manager, Paving Equipment Operator, and Pre-Construction Engineer. Visit the county's website for job details and application information. (Paulding County Government)
4. If one of your New Years resolutions is to get better at cooking, this is a fun way to get started. Classpop! is offering an interactive cooking class on how to make everyone's favorite breakfast option — French toast! No cooking experience is necessary, and professional chefs will be on hand to guide you through the trickier bits of the culinary arts. Classes will be held in nearby Marietta on Jan. 4. (AllEvents)
5. You can help keep nearby Douglasville looking great and get rid of your old Christmas tree at the same time. For 31 years, Douglasville has been holding the "Bring One For The Chipper" event. Trees can be dropped off at the Home Depot on Douglas Boulevard any time before the event on Jan. 7. Besides Home Depot, the event is co-sponsored by Keep Douglasville Beautiful, Davey, Burpee, and several others. (Douglasville GA)

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Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking at Rodney's BBQ (8:00 AM)
• 3-Day Winter Break Camp at Leland Drive in Marietta (3:00 PM)
• New Year's-Themed End Of Month Party at Crunch Fitness in Marietta (5:00 PM)
• Open Mic at Ironmonger Brewing Company in Marietta (6:00 PM)
• Wednesday Prayer Meeting at Midway Presbyterian Church in Powder Springs (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Get ready to laugh! On Jan. 8, James Gregory is coming to Dallas with his tour, 'The Funniest Man in America. (ShowClix)
• Who doesn't love some food with their history? Stop by Pickett's Mill Battlefield State on Jan. 8 to learn all about (and chow down on) some delicious fried pies! (Explore Georgia)
• Get fit in 2023 with BlazeFit in Marietta! The gym is hosting a free fitness class — all you have to do is post a selfie! (AllEvents)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox 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.