🌱 KSU Student Dies After Dallas Accident + Fried Pie Cooking Demo

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• A student at Kennesaw State University has died after a Jan. 2 Dallas road accident.
• Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historical Site is offering an outdoor fried pie cooking demonstration.
• The next Paulding County Board of Commissioners meeting is coming up on Tuesday.

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

1. A student has died after a tragic road accident in Dallas. Leeford Muhia Nduru, 20, was a student at Kennesaw State University. He was struck by a vehicle on Jan. 2. Nduru succumbed to the injuries he received in the crash. (Tuko)
2. Get ready to take a bite out of history! Learn about your local heritage at Dallas' Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site and learn how to make fried pies. You’ll learn the history of this delicious treat, and see how it was made in the olden days. This delicious event is happening tomorrow, Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. (Explore Georgia)
3. The next Paulding County Board of Commissioners meeting will take place this upcoming Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 240 Constitution Blvd. in Dallas. The Board will meet earlier that morning for a work session. An agenda has not yet been released to the public. (Paulding County Georgia)
4. All Dallas city offices and Paulding County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Please plan your visit accordingly if you need to stop by. (City of Dallas Georgia and Paulding County Georgia)
5. Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. More details on the role and how to apply are available at the link. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

This weekend in Dallas-Hiram:

• REVIVE At Dallas First Assembly of God Church (Jan. 8, 9:30 AM)
• Outdoor Cooking Demo: Fried Pies! At Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site (Jan. 8, 10:00 AM)
• James Gregory: The Funniest Man In America At Dallas Theater And Civic Center (Jan. 8, 3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know the average Georgia resident’s average monthly electric bill in 2022 increased by over 15 percent from the previous year? Learn more about where the Peach State stands on power consumption and costs compared to the rest of the country in this new Ownerly data study. (Ownerly)
• See yoga in a whole new light with this fun event. Glow & Flow at Bee Humble Studio offers people the chance to do dark yoga with a bright twist. You’ll cover yourself in glow in the dark paint and create a living masterpiece. No experience is required to enjoy this fun class, which takes place on Friday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. (AllEvents)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday 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.