🌱 Food Truck Friday And Movie Night + Dallas Markets Concert Series

Hello again, Dallas-Hiram! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today...

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a thunderstorm. High: 79 Low: 68.

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

1. Making plans for your Friday night in Dallas? Food Truck Friday kicks off Downtown at 6 p.m. Then, take your food to go to catch a movie! The Parks and Recreation department will be simultaneously kicking off the baseball season with a showing of The Sandlot. The movie should start at approximately 8:30 p.m. once the sun sets at Sara Babb Park, Field 2. (City of Dallas via Twitter)
2. Exciting news for music lovers! Starting on Sep. 9, the Dallas Markets will be hosting some great bands on Friday nights. Every concert will start at 6 p.m. and be held every other Friday. Anyone under 13 will receive free entry, and anyone above 13 will pay $5. There will be a variety of music, from country to rock to a DJ lights show. Find more information in a video posted on the Dallas Markets Facebook page. (Dallas Markets via Facebook)
3. Interested in learning more about a career in public safety? The Hiram Public Safety Program is recruiting new members between the ages of 14 to 21 years old. Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the program meets at the Hiram Police Department and those interested are welcome to join! (Hiram Public Safety Cadets via Facebook)
4. On Aug. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m., the Paulding County Board of Commissioners will host a planning meeting to discuss US 278. If you drive on US 278 often or if you're ever constantly caught in traffic, the committee wants to hear from you! You will be able to provide input on suggested improvements to the road. The meeting will take place at 855 Hiram-Douglasville Highway in Hiram. (Paulding County Government via Facebook)
5. Enjoy a night out on the town with a live performance at the Dallas Theater! This season's next show is perfect for the family. The Main Street Teens will present James & The Giant Peach on Jul. 30 and Aug. 1. If you're an Elvis fan, save the date for Got Elvis? Starting Chad Gibson on Oct. 15 and 16. Tickets are available for purchase online; visit the Dallas Theater website for more details on this season's shows. (Dallas Theater)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Tom from BlairOutLoud Performs At Los Magueys Dallas (6:00 PM)
• Chess At The Dallas Markets (3:30 PM)
• Adults Only Paint & Sip Rock Painting At Vintage Wine Bar in Downtown Dallas (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is hiring! Come by this Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Police Department for a community-wide job fair. See the opportunities that are available. You can even apply in person directly from your phone. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• Every Wednesday at Hiram High School is #dressforsuccess day. The school believes that how you present yourself is just as important as what you learn. That is why they are modeling the way for their students. They encourage students to dress business professional or business casual every Wednesday to help prepare them for their future. (Hiram High School via Facebook)
• Is your little one starting school next year? Now is the perfect time to start the New Georgia Public Library 1000 Books before Kindergarten program! Come by the library to sign up. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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.