🌱 Haralson-Paulding Drug Bust + GA Quarterback Named Heisman Finalist

Hello, Dallas-Hiram. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on:

• A drug task force seized $30,000 worth of Tianeptine at a convenience store in Haralson County.
• Georgia Bulldog quarterback Stetson Bennett is a finalist for the Heisman Memorial Trophy.
• Georgia will be receiving a portion of a $981 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand rural businesses.

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

1. According to the Haralson-Paulding Drug Task Force, an anonymous tip led police to raid a convenience store in Haralson County. Agents were told pills with Tianeptine, a schedule one drug in the state, were being sold at an unidentified store. The $30,000 bust seized over 1,200 bottles of "Za Za," "Tianaa," and "Tiara" which were on display at the counter. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Stetson Bennett, the quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs, was chosen as a Heisman Memorial Trophy finalist. Bennett is one of four finalists announced by ESPN on Monday. According to Sports Illustrated, he is the first Georgia quarterback – and Bulldog – to be named a finalist in three decades. The Heisman winner will be announced on ESPN at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
3. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would be investing $981 million in new and better market opportunities for rural businesses in almost every U.S. state. Georgia is included in 47 states that will receive awards to expand opportunities for communities and people who have historically lacked access to essential resources and funding. (USDA.gov)
4. New homes have been listed for sale in the Dallas-Hiram area. Available properties range from a 2,693 square-foot, four-bed, three-bath home for $287,000 to a $420,000 home with four beds, three baths, and 2,553 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
5. Local businesses are a cornerstone of our community. If you want to support them, there's no shortage of upcoming events with the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, including FIRM Alliance on Dec. 8, Perdomo Cigars Ugly Sweater Event on Dec. 16, and Silver Comet Ball Drop New Years Celebration on Dec. 31. A full list of upcoming Chamber and member events is available on the Chamber website. (Paulding Chamber of Commerce)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking At Rodney's Restaurant (8:00 AM)
• Gift Wrapping Workshop At Hiram-Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Second Chance Greyhounds At Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Paulding County Sheriff's Office acknowledged Cpl. Craig Cross and Deputy Mason Hurst for being awarded the Meritorious Service Award. Congratulations! (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• A new program at the Paulding County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs facility called the POWER Hour program allows local homeschooled students to participate in P.E. activities. The first event begins on Jan. 13! (Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
• The Dallas Farmers Market might be closed for the season, but you can still purchase from vendors. Maxwell Farms is still selling its products; you can even grab a gift basket for the holidays! (The Dallas Farmers Market via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early 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.