🌱 Hiram Tight End Visited UF + Dallas Native Won Big Bass Award

Hi all. It's me, Linda Marlow, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

• Dallas native won the $1,000 Berkley Big Bass award at the MLF Invitational.
• Four-star tight end recruit from Hiram visited the Florida Gators' campus over the weekend.
• Atlanta is the second most relaxing city in the U.S. according to recent study.

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Here are the top stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. Hiram native, Walter Matthews, could be the next tight end addition to the Florida Gators' class of 2024, as he visits the campus this weekend. With former coach William Peagler's departure, new coach Russ Callaway will have the opportunity to meet Matthews in person during this visit. The On3 recruiting prediction machine favors Florida, but only gives them a 17.4 percent chance of landing Matthews, as Ohio State closely follows with 15.2 percent odds. Matthews is a consensus four-star talent, ranked as high as 87th overall in the class of 2024 by 247Sports. (Gators Wire)
2. Dallas native William Fletcher won the $1,000 Berkley Big Bass award after weighing in a 5-12 largemouth in the second round of the MLF Invitational at Lake of the Ozarks. The full field of 150 anglers concluded the two-day opening round on Friday, with only the top 50 pros advancing to Championship Saturday. John Cox of DeBary, Florida, will take a 7-ounce lead into the final day of the event after weighing in five bass totaling 18 pounds, 4 ounces on Day 2 to take the lead. (BassFan)
3. Carroll County Fire Marshal Nic Turner passed away after battling an illness for several weeks. Turner, who spent most of his time at Villa Rica’s Station 9, joined Carroll County Fire Rescue in 2008 and became Fire Marshal in 2019. As marshal, he oversaw all Community Risk Reduction, building and life safety inspections, and fire investigations. The county asks for Turner’s family's privacy to be respected, and requests that people keep his family, friends, and fellow firefighters, particularly those at Villa Rica Station 9, in their thoughts and prayers. (WSB-TV)
4. According to data compiled by air and travel services provider Travelbag, Atlanta is the second most relaxing city in the U.S. The study considered factors such as population density, air quality, walking trails, noise, and light pollution levels, and overall happiness scores to determine the most tranquil cities. With a score of 41.9 out of 100 for noise and light pollution and 61 walking trails, Atlanta is seen as a bustling city that still manages to provide a serene and rejuvenating atmosphere. Additionally, Atlanta boasts premier spas like the Four Seasons Hotel Spa and Iwi Fresh Garden Day Spa. (BestLife)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Mommy Meet Up — Dallas Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Steam Engine RoboHour — Maude P Ragsdale Hiram Library (4:00 PM)
• Paulding Kiwanis Meeting — Faith Community Church (5:30 PM)
• Trivia Night — 278 South Bar & Grill (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Patch Real Estate News: Five new properties in and around the Dallas-Hiram area have been listed for sale, according to Real Estate News. Letrissa B. Frieson of Keller Williams Realty Atl. Part is the listing agent for all five properties. The homes range in price from $275,000 to $560,000 and interested buyers can follow the links in the article to view photos and learn more. (Patch Real Estate News)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Emerald Pines: The owner of Legend's Legendary Cleaning LLC is Satin, who provides a variety of cleaning services including basic cleaning, deep cleaning, biweekly cleaning, fridge, oven, office cleaning, and apartment cleaning. Additionally, they offer trash bin cleaning and organizing services. Customers can contact Satin at 404-914-3842 and take advantage of the current special offers, which run until the end of May. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Vista Lake/Willow Springs: Charles Mosley, a resident of Vista Lake/Willow Springs, invites those in need of irrigation work to contact his team. Interested individuals can reach out to them via email at headadjusters@gmail.com or by searching for them on Google. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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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