🌱 Parents Fight For Paulding Boys & Girls Club + Deputies Recognized

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Dallas-Hiram and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Keep reading for the latest.

Now, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 82 Low: 69.

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

1. Parents addressed the Paulding County School District Board of Education during a meeting on Tuesday to ask for help keeping the local Boys and Girls Club open. The district's superintendent, Steve Barnette, had already expressed concerns about the closure following its announcement last week. The club of more than 20 years will close in September if alternate arrangements cannot be made to keep it open. (11 Alive)
2. Two Paulding County deputies were awarded the Medal of Merit during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Paulding County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. Corporal Jamie Winkles and Deputy Joshua Bishop received this recognition for their heroic acts during a call on Jun. 24, in which they entered a burning home to rescue several injured children. The Medal of Merit is the second highest honor that can be bestowed upon a deputy. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
3. The Dallas Public Library has released its August calendar of free programs and events. Highlights include a variety of take-and-make craft kits for children, teens, and adults, as well as classes on genealogy and financial literacy. View the complete calendar of events and registration requirements at the link. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)
4. The Paulding County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs is hosting a Junior Martial Arts class for kids ages four through six. The class will take place at Mount Tabor Park beginning Sep. 15 and will include instruction in Taekwondo and Karate. Registration opens online next Monday, Aug. 15, at the department website. (Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
5. The Paulding County Board of Education and district staff welcomed eight new principals at a reception on Tuesday evening. The event at the district's central office recognized three new elementary school principals, three new middle school principals, and two new high school principals. Principals Tammy Skelton and Kristi Davis, who relocated to different schools within the district, were also celebrated during the event. (Paulding County School District via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Dallas-Hiram:

• Leadership Luncheon At New Season Church (Aug. 11, 8:00 AM)
• Color Shadowing At Phillips 47 Salon (Aug. 11, 9:00 AM)
• Baby Social At New Georgia Public Library (Aug. 12, 10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Public library has added several new books to its collection. Check out the video at the link to see a roundup of new titles, or stop by the library to explore the collection for yourself! (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)
• There's still time to participate and win prizes in the West Georgia Regional Library System's Back to School Beanstack Challenge! Kids ages 6-12 can sign up at the link today. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
• Adoptions at Paulding County Animal Control are just $10 all week long in honor of the annual Clear the Shelter event. You can stop by today to help a homeless pet find its forever family. (Paulding County Animal Control via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

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