🌱 Big Rich Brock Comedy Show + Paulding Basketball Face-Off

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town these days. In today's Daily, we'll cover these stories and more...

• Make your own scented Christmas candles
• Dawson County and North Paulding girls’ basketball teams face off
• Have breakfast with Robert Craighead from Tyler Perry's 'Ruthless'

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 52 Low: 43.

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

1. It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas. On Sunday, Dec. 18, Three Strands Vineyard and Winery will be holding a class that teaches you to make a Christmas Tree-shaped dough bowl candle. Guests will get to choose between three or five wicks for their candle, and a red or white dough bowl. Choose the scent that strikes your fancy, and walk away with a candle that looks and smells sensational. (EventBrite)
2. Get ready to laugh! The Big Rich Brock Comedy Show is coming to Dallas. The comedy event will be held at Vintage Wine Bar on Dec. 17. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online. Limited seating for the event will be available. (AllEvents)
3. On Saturday, Dec. 17, Dawson County and North Paulding will face off in a high-stakes girl's basketball game. The neutral tournament between the two teams will take place at Paulding High School. Want to watch but can't be there? No problem — you can stream the entire game live. (AllEvents)
4. Tyler Perry fans have a rare opportunity to meet one of the actors from his shows. Robert Craighead, best known for his performance as Sheriff Conley from 'Tyler Perry's Ruthless', will be at Diva Hollywood Boutique in nearby Johns Creek on Saturday, Dec. 17. There will be a Christmas lunch meet and greet for fans of the show, where they'll be able to spend some one-on-one time with the actor. There will also be people from the press asking questions and mingling! (EventBrite)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Paulding community? Paulding County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including Engineering Division Manager, Building Maintenance Technician, and Athletics Coordinator. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Paulding County)

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Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Everything Eyelash Training at School of Glamology in Marietta (9:00 AM)
• Exercise Circle at The Lodge at Aspen Village (11:30 AM)
• Poetic Jazz ATL at Hustle & Lo Studios in Mableton (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This report shows why local shopping is so important for small towns and smaller businesses! Luckily, there are tons of amazing local shops in Dallas! (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)
• Learn how essential oils can help you stay healthy this holiday season! There will be a Winter Wellness workshop at Dallas Markets this Thursday, Dec. 15. (EventBrite)
• You and your kids can make holiday handprint ornaments at The Dallas Market this Sunday, Dec. 18! And rumor has it, Santa might stop by too. (AllEvents)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.