🌱 Jimmy Carter in Hospice + School Winter Break + Election Probe

Hey, it's your go-to gal for all things local, Linda Marlow, back with your daily dose of community news. I'm so excited to be your host for the Dallas - Hiram Patch newsletter and to share with you the latest buzz around town. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or unwinding after a long day, I'm here to fill you in on what's happening in our community. So, without any delay, let's dive into today's top headlines:

• Former US President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice
• Paulding County Schools are on Winter Break
• investigating whether Donald Trump or his allies interfered illegally in Georgia’s 2020

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Mostly cloudy. High: 71 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. Former US President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care, prompting well-wishers to pay homage to his legacy in Atlanta and his small Baptist church in Plains, Georgia. His niece, Kim Fuller, quoted one of Carter's memorable statements, “I have one life and one chance to make it count for something," during the Sunday school service at Maranatha Baptist Church. Carter, who served one term as president, was commended for his advocacy for democracy, public health, and human rights via The Carter Center. (CW33 Dallas)
2. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has completed work in Atlanta on his upcoming Amazon Prime Video Christmas movie, Red One, which also stars Chris Evans and J.K. Simmons. Based on an original story penned by Hiram Garcia, the film is described as a "globe-trotting, four-quadrant action-adventure comedy" that offers a new take on the holiday genre. Red One is set to be released during the 2023 holiday season, and was directed by Jake Kasdan, who previously worked with Johnson on the Jumanji movies. (FanBolt)
3. Portions of a report by a special grand jury that spent almost eight months investigating whether Donald Trump or his allies interfered illegally in Georgia’s 2020 election have been released by a Fulton County judge. However, much of the document will remain sealed in order to preserve due process rights of potential future defendants in the case. It is not known when the full report will be released or when any potential indictments will be made, although it is believed that some of the 18 people named as targets of the investigation could be indicted. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Free: PBS)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• STEAM Party - New Georgia Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Winter Break - Paulding County School District (All Day)
• Tiny Art - New Georgia Public Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Paulding County Sheriff’s Office: "Don’t forget this coming week is Winter Break for Paulding County Schools. #WinterBreak #PauldingSchools #PauldingSheriff" (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library: "We learned a lot at our Black History Month themed homeschool hangout last week! One person we learned about was the artist Alma Thomas and we practiced her vibrant art style." (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• New Georgia Public Library: "Instead of our regular Storytime tomorrow, we will have a STEAM Party with Annie and the STEAM Engine at WGRLS from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It will be fun for everyone!" (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• The Hiram Rosenwald School Museum: "Happy Birthday Smokey Robinson!🥳🎈" (The Hiram Rosenwald School Museum via Facebook)
• Look Through 5 New Homes For Sale In And Around The Dallas-Hiram Area (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Burnt Hickory: "Anyone in the area of old cartersville rd. - Or 61 I'm looking for 2 cows if u see them text me at 770 940 7524 thanks in advance" (Nextdoor)

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