🌱 Extreme Overcrowding At NPHS + Weekend Weather + Local Football

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 71.

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

1. Recent photos show extreme overcrowding, including students sitting in the aisle of a bus, at North Paulding High School (NPHS) in Dallas. Tina Thompson, a parent of three students at NPHS, said she is often worried about her children's safety and the potential fire hazards. (CBS 46)
2. This weekend is expected to be cloudy with possible thunderstorms in the Dallas-Hiram area. Today, Aug. 28, there is a chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm and a high of 89 degrees in Dallas and a high of 88 degrees in Hiram. Tomorrow, Aug. 28, will be cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the morning and a high of 87 degrees in Dallas and Hiram. (Dallas Weather, Hiram Weather)
3. Georgia Bulldogs sophomore linebacker Smael Mondon, from Dallas, was recently praised by head coach Kirby Smart. Smart said Mondon was one of the most physically gifted players he has seen play inside linebacker. (Bulldawg Illustrated)
4. Just a reminder, the Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library in Hiram, the Dallas Public Library, and New Georgia Public Library in Dallas will all be closed from Saturday, Sep. 3, to Monday, Sep. 5, for Labor Day! They will open again on Tuesday, Sep. 6. (WGRLS: Hiram, WGRLS: Dallas, WGRLS: New Georgia)
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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Georgia Classic Rides Car Cruise Event At Watson Government Complex (8:00 AM)
• Sip & Paint DIY Door Hanger At Vintage Wine Bar (12:00 PM)
• Football Season Launch Party At Bucking Goat Brewing Company (12:00 PM)
• Fall Workshop: Handbuilding At EK's Art Barn (3:00 PM)
• Ben Bostick Live At Three Strands Vineyard and Winery (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Paulding County Sheriff's Office honored the K-9 Unit on 'National Dog Day.' The Sheriff's office posted, "We are so proud of our four-legged partners as well as their handlers." Sergeant Rickey Waters and K-9 Bikkel, Corporal Brandon Kilgore and K-9 Buco, and Deputy Clinton Snyder and K-9 Rex. (Facebook)
• Take a short road trip to Atlanta with friends and family to try the "Cold Dog," Oscar Mayer and Popbar's new hot dog-flavored popsicle! View the link for more information. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
• Looking for fun activities to get your kids active and out of the house? Check out "2nd Kids Day 2022," tomorrow, Aug. 28, at 52 Happy Valley Church Road in Dallas! View the link for more information. (All Events)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.