🌱 Gas Station Suicide Victim Identified + Red Cross Blood Drive

Hey, Dallas-Hiram! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 73.

Here are the top 5 stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, the man who crashed into multiple vehicles at a gas station before shooting himself has been identified. Christopher David Coleman, a 30-year-old man of Paulding County, drove his vehicle off Georgia 101 near the Georgia 120 intersection and struck multiple vehicles at Al's Exxon gas station at 10 a.m. Witnesses told officers the driver then brandished a handgun and shot himself in the head. If you have any information about this incident, contact the Paulding County Sheriff’s Department or the Criminal Investigations Tip Line at (770) 443-3047. (CBS 46 News)
2. The City Of Hiram is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, Jul. 6 at The Events Place. The blood drive will start at 12 p.m. and will continue until 5 p.m. The Events Place is located at 855 Hiram Douglasville Highway. (Press Release Desk )
3. Are you ready to start a new career in the Dallas-Hiram area? Businesses across the region are searching for new staff members to join their teams. Whether you are looking for part- or full-time work, Patch and ZipRecruiter have compiled a list of the best local job openings that have been listed within the past week to help you on the job hunt. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
4. Floyd County police are investigating a shooting of three people, including two Dallas men, that occurred at Lock and Dam Park on Monday morning just after midnight. Witnesses report that a man driving a gray car fired birdshot at three victims, including Dustin Dunlap, 28, and Zander Haslett, 23, both from Dallas but were not transported to the hospital. The third victim, David Cole, 31, was transported to the hospital. All victims are expected to survive and the suspect has not been identified as of Monday evening. (Rome News Tribune)
5. On the house hunt? Patch and Redfin can help! Each week, they create a list of the latest homes to hit the market in the region. The week, you'll find a house in the Dallas area with 3 beds and 2.5 baths for $310,000, and another in the Dallas area with 4 beds and 2.5 baths for $405,000. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Kids Art Camps - Paulding Fine Arts Art Center (9:00 AM)
• City Council Regular Session - Hiram City Hall (7:00 PM)
• SAVE THE DATE: 40th Anniversary Party - Paulding Fine Arts Art Center (Jul. 16, 11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The next Paulding County Board of Commissioners Meeting is on Jul. 12 and will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Paulding County)
• The Rotary Breakfast will not be held on Tuesday, Jul. 5. as 4th of July celebrations continue. (Rotary Club of Dallas Georgia via Facebook)
• Don't forget to sign up for CAREing Paws at the New Georgia Public Library! The Library has two days scheduled in July. Give us a call at 770-459-8163 to register!" (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)

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