🌱 Man Leaves Kittens Outside Hiram Dunkin + Rezoning Public Hearing

Hello, hello. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Dallas-Hiram Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's briefing, we'll cover these stories and more:

• Hiram police are searching for a man who left kittens outside a local Dunkin' Donuts.
• Chick-Fil-A is investigating potential fraud after numerous reports by members of the Paulding County Uncensored Facebook page.
• The City of Hiram will be holding a public hearing later this month about the rezoning of 1680 Hiram Douglasville Highway.

But first, today's weather:

Some clouds, then sunshine. High: 53 Low: 33.

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

1. Police are still looking for the public's help in identifying a man who left kittens outside a Hiram Dunkin’ Donuts on New Year's Eve. Police say an unknown man believed to be driving a Ford Mustang left a pet carrier with four kittens outside of the store on 4470 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy. The kittens, who appeared to be well-taken care of, were sent to animal control. Anyone with information or leads should contact the Hiram police department at 770-943-3087 ext. 2011. (WSBTV 2)
2. Last week, members of a local Facebook page called Paulding County Uncensored shared experiences that pointed to a potential data hack of the Chick-Fil-A mobile app. Now, the fast food chain is investigating these claims to determine whether hackers actually gained access to nearly 9,000 customer credit card numbers to make fraudulent purchases at its locations. So far, the fraudulent activity has been limited to Georgia, but Chick-fil-A advised its customers to call 1-866-232-2040 or contact Chick-fil-A Cares online if they notice or suspect any unusual activity. (Tasting Table)
3. At the end of the month, the City of Hiram is holding a public hearing in the Hiram Municipal Annex (219 Main Street) about the possible rezoning of the property located at 1680 Hiram Douglasville Highway. The City will hear public comments on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6:00 p.m. to determine whether the property, where Compass Self-Storage is currently located, should be changed from a B2 (Highway Business) zone to I1 (light Industrial). Anyone wishing to comment may attend the hearing or submit written comments to the Hiram City Clerk ahead of the meeting. Residents looking for additional information can contact the Hiram Zoning Administrator at (770) 943 3726 ext. 2004. (City of Hiram via Facebook)
4. The Georgia River Network's Paddle-A-Thon 2023 is officially underway, and the $1,000 grand prize is being sponsored by Hiram's own Cedar Creek Outdoor Center. The Paddle-A-Thon encourages Georgians to explore and protect the Peach State’s extensive river system throughout the year and compete for prizes in categories such as most trash removed, most miles paddled, and most miles paddled with a pet. In addition to these category prizes and the $1,000 grand prize Cedar Creek gift certificate, there will be additional prizes given to the top 10 individuals that raise the most money for the protection of the river systems between now and Sep. 6. Visit the Paddle-A-Thon's Mighty Cause page for more information on prizes and how to get involved. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
5. Looking for a new career in 2023? Paulding County is hosting a Public Safety Job Fair on Feb. 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Representatives from the Paulding County Sheriff, Marshal, Fire/Rescue, and Communications Departments will be at 240 Constitution Boulevard in Dallas. Keep an eye out on the County's social media pages for more details as the job fair gets closer. (Paulding County, Georgia via Facebook)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Art Storytime At New Georgia Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Stephanie Lynn Studios Presents: Adult Watercolor At EK's Art Barn (12:00 PM)
• Craft Night (Adults) At Dallas Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, local house hunters! If you're looking for a property in the Dallas-Hiram area, these five gorgeous homes have just been listed for sale. Check out Patch's latest real estate roundup for details on homes like 142 Legend Drive in Dallas and a series of new homes on Cooperton Lane in Villa Rica. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• The Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library is hosting a special storytime session on polar animals tomorrow (Jan. 10) at 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Karen from Get Paulding Reading will be at the library with free books and sensory snow! (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• Ever wanted to design your own unique bookmark? Enter your design in the Dallas Public Library's Community Bookmark Contest, happening now through Jan. 28! This is classified as a teen event, but entries from all ages are welcome. (West Georgia Regional Library System)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. 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.