🌱 Former Georgia Candidate Arrested + Atlanta Officer Shoots Man

Hey, Dallas-Hiram! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• GA deputies cleared nails from a highway using magnets provided by a local Lowe's store.
• Former Georgia political candidate arrested on multiple felony charges.
• Atlanta police officer shoots man who opened fire near downtown bus station.

But first, today's weather:

Cool with periods of sun. High: 65 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. Carroll County deputies irecently saved motorists from flat tires by clearing numerous nails dumped on a highway. The deputies responded to the incident after someone reported the nails at an intersection. After using a broom and dustpan, the deputies sought help from a local Lowe's store which provided two large magnets to remove the nails more efficiently. (WSB-TV)
2. Zephaniah Baker, a former Georgia political candidate, was arrested on Saturday by Muscogee County deputies and faces multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and aggravated assault out of Cobb County. Baker, who previously ran for office several times, is also charged with misdemeanors, including battery and cruelty to children. Further details regarding Baker's charges have not been released, and there is no word on when he will be extradited to Cobb County. (11Alive)
3. An Atlanta police officer shot a man on Sunday morning near the downtown Atlanta bus station after the man reportedly opened fire at the officers. The man, believed to be in his 30s, was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital and is reportedly stable. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate the incident, and no official information has been released by the police department. (Fox5)
4. Two suspects from Acworth and Roswell were involved in an attempted theft at a Home Depot on Windward Parkway on March 29, according to a police report. The suspects entered the store and grabbed a flat shopping cart before selecting a lawnmower, various tools, batteries, and food items. The store manager approached the female suspect, who then fled back into the store, abandoning the cart of merchandise, while the male suspect fled to his vehicle and picked up the female suspect at the back of the parking lot before leaving. (Appen Media)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Mommy Meet Up - Dallas Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Storytime - New Georgia Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Pinochle - Paulding Senior Center (2:00 PM)
• Engineering Hour - Maude P Ragsdale Hiram Library (4:00 PM)
• Monday Night Trivia - 278 South Bar & Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch Real Estate News: Check out the five newest listings in and near the Dallas-Hiram area if you're actively looking for a new home or just interested in nearby properties. Among the featured listings is a 3-bed, 2-bath home in the Dallas area for $279,900 and a 7-bed, 5-bath home in the Acworth area for $865,000. Follow the links to the addresses to see photos of the homes that catch your eye. (Patch Real Estate News)
• New Georgia Public Library: Several local coffee shops are offering a discount with your library card. Celebrate National Library Week by cozying up with a good library book and a cup of coffee. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Patch Pet News: If you're looking to add a four-legged companion to your family, start by checking out the animal shelters in and around the Dallas-Hiram area for pets you can adopt. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), millions of pets are taken in each year by rescue organizations nationwide, including dogs, cats, pigs, birds, and even horses. Unfortunately, only about half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, meaning there are still millions of animals waiting for their forever homes, including those in the Dallas-Hiram area. (Patch Pet News)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Linda Marlow

About me: Linda Marlow is an experienced writer and communications professional with a diverse background in industries such as healthcare, education, publishing, and performing arts. She is a Dallas resident who is passionate about sharing the latest news and events happening in Paulding County through her writing. Linda is currently serving as a contributing writer for the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter, where she continues to use her storytelling skills to inform and engage the local community.

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