🌱 Locals Interviewed At Dallas Polls + PCSD Receives Safety Grant

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. In today's briefing, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Dallas locals interviewed at the polls about Paulding County
• Paulding County School District receives $5,000 for the 2022-2023 Safety Grant.
• North Paulding High School girls varsity softball team wins

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 69 Low: 56.

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

1. At the polls in Dallas, 78-year-old Marina Farmer and her 37-year-old daughter Brianna Plancher were interviewed about the changing political preferences and growing diversity of Paulding County. View the link to read the interview. (Mother Jones)
2. The Paulding County School District was one of 16 recipients of the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Risk Management Services (RMS) 2022-2023 Safety Grant. The district requested the grant for "Wet Floor Sign" and "Cordless Floor Dryer" and will receive $5,000. (Georgia School Boards Association)
3. The North Paulding High School girls varsity softball team won against Kennesaw Mountain High School on Oct. 27. North Paulding scored three points, while Kennesaw did not score at all. (NPHS Wolfpack Athletics)
4. Thomas Dee Long, a 56-year-old from Kilkelly Court in Dallas, was recently indicted in Rockingham County Superior Court on a felony sex offender-duty to inform charge. Long was accused of failing to notify Derry police of his employment change. (Patch Court Round-up)
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. Visit the link for more details on the role and how to apply. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• It's Sometimes Chili Before Winter! At Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site (10:00 AM)
• Fall Festival At Cochran Ridge Baptist Church (1:00 PM)
• Trick or Treat Village At Earl Duncan Park at Paulding Meadows (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The four Paulding County Libraries will be closed today, Oct. 29, for Trick-or-Treat Village at Earl Duncan Park at Paulding Meadows. Don't miss the fun event! (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Detective Tiffany Bennett and Deputy Josh Bishop! The two Paulding County Sheriff's Office Deputies recently graduated from the rigorous 80-hour Georgia P.O.S.T. Instructor Training school. (Paulding County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Tyler Smith was highlighted by Paulding County High School for his excellent football skills. Click here to see his highlights. (PCHS Recruiting via Twitter)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— 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.