🌱 Horse Dies After Creek Rescue + VP Harris Visits Dalton This Week

Good morning, friends! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• A horse passed away after being rescued from an eight foot deep creek in Powder Springs.
• VP Kamala Harris will tour Qcells plant in Dalton on April 6.
• The latest real estate news on Patch for Dallas-Hiram.

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Here are the top stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. In Powder Springs a horse named Whiskey tragically passed away after being rescued from an eight foot deep creek on Friday morning. Horse owners and the Large Animal Response Group from Douglas, Paulding, and Cobb counties came to the scene to help free the animal. Although Whiskey received the best medical attention possible, the injuries sustained during the ordeal proved fatal. The reason behind how the horse got stuck in the creek remains unclear. (11 Alive)
2. Providence College basketball player Alyn Breed, who hails from Powder Springs and graduated from McEachern High School, has been arrested and suspended indefinitely for allegedly pointing a gun at his girlfriend during an off-campus domestic dispute. The 21-year-old junior guard is facing multiple firearm and domestic charges, as well as a charge for driving without the operator's consent. Breed averaged 4.8 points and 18.5 minutes per game this season as the Friars earned a No. 11 seed in March Madness 2023. (New York Post)
3. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Dalton on April 6 to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to create a cleaner economy. During her visit, Harris will tour the Qcells plant, where the administration plans to discuss ways to create clean energy and good-paying jobs. Qcells is expected to spend nearly $2.5 billion on a new plant in Cartersville while expanding the capacity of the current facility in Dalton, which is projected to bring 2,500 jobs to the state by 2024. (WSB-TV)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Spring Break - Paulding County School District (All Day)
• Mommy Meet Up - Dallas Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Peter Rabbit Movie Day - Maude P Ragsdale Hiram Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch Real Estate News: Looking for a new home in or near Dallas-Hiram, Georgia? Check out the five newest listings in the area, featuring properties with three bedrooms and three bathrooms priced at $325,000. Click on the address links for more information and photos of the homes that catch your eye. (Patch Real Estate News)
• New Georgia Public Library: Storytimes spring up every Monday for the month of April at the library. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Dallas Public Library - The water will be turned off at the library on Monday, April 3, but the library will be open. Please be advised that the restrooms will be closed. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up 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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