🌱 Hiram Accepting Bids For Water Main Project + Local Couple Arrested

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on around town...

First, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 86 Low: 69.

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

1. The city of Hiram is accepting bids for the Arnold Lane Improvement Project. The project is currently seeking RFPs. The project's scope involves upgrading the water main system and existing connections on Arnold Lane. For those interested, the Engineer/Architect for the project is Rindt-McDuff Associates, Inc, the project is expected to start in August 2022, and the owner of the project is the City of Hiram. (Press Release Desk )
2. Did you catch Dallas Mayor James Kelly's article published in the July 2022 issue of Paulding News & Views? In the article, Mayor Kelly discussed zoning, the occupational tax department, and upcoming events. He also educated citizens about the Marshal's Office and its responsibilities to help local businesses. The City shared a photo of the printed article on Facebook. (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)
3. A local couple has been cited for theft and cocaine possession, according to police. James Lang, 34, of Dallas, and Megan Huckaby, 33, of Kennesaw, were arrested on Jun. 16 after an employee at the Walmart on Ashford Dunwoody Road reportedly caught the couple trying to leave with the merchandise they had not scanned at the self-checkout. Lang and Huckaby were charged with possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and shoplifting. (Appen Media)
4. Meet Iris and other adoptable pets in the Dallas-Hiram area. Iris, a young medium female pit bull terrier who is good with kids and other dogs is looking for her fur-ever home! She's currently with Friends To The Forlorn Pitbull Rescue but could join your family if you're looking for a furry friend. Other animals ready to be adopted include Lennon the Husky, Maui the domestic short hair kitten, and many more. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
5. First responders are still trying to process the gruesome scene of last week's murders. 40-year-old Darlene Brister allegedly stabbed three of her seven children to death and set the house on fire. Tony Pritchett, the chief investigator for the state’s fire marshal’s office, said what his crews saw when they arrived took a toll on them.“Even though our folks are seasoned... I don’t think anything really prepares a first responder for what they see.” While most first responders are back to work, many agencies are offering counseling services for anyone who may need it. (WSB-TV 2)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Craft Kits At New Georgia Public Library (All Day)
• Pop-Up Picnic In The Park Couple Date At White Oak Park (Recommended Venue) (All Day)
• First Friday Vibes At Paulding Chamber of Commerce (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Do you have a child aged 14 to 21 who is interested in learning more about law enforcement? Sign them up to become a Public Safety Cadet with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. For more information, visit the Sheriff's Office website. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• Don't forget, Hiram's annual Red, White, and Boom event is happening tomorrow, Saturday, Jul. 2, at Gray's Mill Park between 6 and 10 p.m.! There will be plenty of vendors and fun for the kids to enjoy. Fireworks will start around 9:30 p.m. (Hiram Police Department via Facebook)
• The Dallas Police Department is currently taking applications for its second Citizens Academy. Email rmerritt@dallas-ga.gov for an application packet. (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.