🌱 Lemonade Stand Act Passes + Reward Doubles For Teen Shooting Info

Hi all. It's me, Linda Marlow, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

• Reward for information on shooting death of two teens doubled to $40,000.
• Georgia Senate passes Lemonade Stand Act to encourage young entrepreneurship.
• Find your furry companion: Check out adoptable pets in Dallas-Hiram Shelters.

But first, today's weather: Today will be cloudy with periods of rain early, and a chance of thunderstorms. The high will be around 62F, with west-northwest winds between 10 to 15 mph. There's a 90 percent chance of rain. Tonight, will be mainly clear with a low around 36F, and north-northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph.

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

1. Douglas County Sheriff's Office has increased the reward from $20,000 to $40,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect involved in the shooting death of two teens at a house party last Saturday. The shooting occurred near Sitka Drive, resulting in the deaths of Samuel Moon, 15, and AJ’anaye "AJ" Hill, 14, while seven other youths were injured. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. A fatal collision between a Ford F-150 and a semi-truck on Rome Highway in Polk County left a Dallas man dead, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The incident occurred when the F-150 crossed the double yellow line and struck the left front of the semi-truck traveling in the opposite direction. Although the driver of the F-150 has not been named yet, he died on the scene, while the driver of the semi-truck sustained minor injuries. (Northwest Georgia News)
3. Are you looking to welcome a new furry friend into your home? If so, consider visiting the animal shelters in and around Dallas-Hiram, where you can find a variety of pets of all ages and sizes available for adoption. From dogs to cats and other animals, there are many options to choose from. Take a look at this week's list of adoptable pets, provided by Patch and Petfinder, to find your perfect companion. (Dallas-Hiram Patch & Petfinder)
4. The Georgia Senate has passed the Lemonade Stand Act, which permits children under 18 to sell non-consumable goods, pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic drinks without obtaining a permit or license. The bill also exempts them from paying taxes if their revenues do not exceed $5,000 in a year. The legislation aims to encourage entrepreneurship and foster a culture of creativity and innovation among young children, who have been hampered by unnecessary regulations and taxes in the past. (The Center Square)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Teacher Work Day — Paulding County School District (All Day)
• Craft Kit Friday — New Georgia Public Library (All Day)
• Yoga — Paulding Senior Center (12:30 PM)
• 2nd Anniversary Luau — Bucking Goat Brewing Company (5:oo - 9:oo PM)
• DJ James Reverse — 278 South (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Amberley and Greenbrooke Senior Living: Residents are holding a craft sale at Greenbrooke in Hiram. It was originally going to be on March 11, but now it has been rescheduled for March 18. The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you're someone who likes to make crafts and would like to sell your items at the sale, you can contact Peggy Hagemann at 678-485-0291 to reserve a table.
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ivy Springs: For a local lawn care service that offers biweekly or weekly maintenance, aeration, landscape, and pressure washing, call 678-600-9191. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Silver Ridge: Mobile barber in the Paulding/Dallas area — Comment or text 470-871-3844. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Browns Mill: M&E Painting can be reached at 678-933-9567. They offer services in painting, drywall, siding, decks, and pressure washing. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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