🌱 Main St. To E. Spring St. In Dallas Closed + Georgia Senate Race

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 locally, including news on:

• Dallas road closures for sewer service repairs
• The latest Georgia Senate race polls
• PCSD school board meeting awards

But first, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the a.m. High: 75 Low: 46.

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

1. Today, Oct. 13, Main Street to E. Spring Street in Dallas will be closed beginning at 9:00 a.m. until further notice. The road will be closed for sewer service repairs. (City of Dallas via Twitter)
2. A new Quinnipiac University poll released yesterday, Oct. 12, shows the Georgia Senate race between Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and Herschel Walker (R) is almost the same as last month, even amid news of Walker allegedly paying for an abortion. In the latest poll, Warnock is ahead of Walker by seven points, 52 percent to 45 percent, and last month Warnock led by six points. (The CW 33)
3. The Paulding County Board of Education recognized outstanding Paulding County School District students and staff at a school board meeting on Oct. 11. Students who displayed character traits of courtesy and patriotism were recognized as "Character in Action Winners." There were also STEM Certified School Recognitions, Star Staff Employee Recognitions, Fine Arts honorees, and more. (Paulding County K-12)
4. Local businesses are a cornerstone of our community. If you want to support them, there's no shortage of upcoming events with the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, including the Shred Event on Oct. 15, S.H.A.R.E. House Annual Candlelight Vigil on Oct. 20, and Hearts 4 Heroes on Nov. 5. Visit the Chamber website for the full list of upcoming Chamber and member events. (Paulding Chamber of Commerce)
5. There are so many upcoming events in Dallas! Don't miss the free Shred Event on Oct. 15 at the Regions Bank parking lot in Dallas. Then on Oct. 31, the City of Dallas is hosting a Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Block Party in Downtown Dallas. The Dallas Theater presents "Creepy Classics" on Oct. 29. Also on Oct. 29 is "Spooky Shopping" at Dallas' Main Street shops. (City of Dallas via Twitter)

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Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Speaker Event: Have You Googled Yourself Lately? At Paulding Chamber of Commerce (9:00 AM)
• Live Music: Dee Hibbert and Co At UnWine'd and Tap Cedarcrest in Acworth (6:30 PM)
• Free Online Yoga Meditation Event On Zoom At Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw (7:30 PM)
• Folklore Haunted House Attraction At 5389 N Main Street in Acworth (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• At the K-9 Memorial Dedication Ceremony On Oct. 12, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office unveiled the brand new K-9 Memorial that sits in front of the Sheriff's Office. Every dog that has ever served at the Paulding County Sheriff's Office is listed on the monument. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• Seeing a house online just isn't the same as seeing it in person. View the link to check out two upcoming open houses this Saturday, Oct. 15, in Dallas! (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• The annual Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs' Trick or Treat Village is almost here! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Paulding Meadows Park. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you all tomorrow morning for 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.