🌱 Missing Woman Found + School Bus Drivers Needed + Probate Workshop

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A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 69.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office has located a woman first reported missing on Monday, Aug. 8. Officials had previously issued a post on social media requesting the public's assistance in locating 47-year-old Jennifer Bone. According to an update provided on Tuesday morning at 8:40 a.m., Bone has since been located and confirmed safe. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
2. Paulding County is offering multiple incentives — including a $750 signing bonus — for new school bus drivers amid a statewide shortage. The district has already added an additional 90-passenger bus to their routes and replaced two 72-passenger buses with two 90-passenger buses, but students say the buses continue to be overcrowded. As of last Thursday, Aug. 4, the district still had 45 open driver positions. (11 Alive)
3. Do you have a current or potential case in probate and have questions? Paulding County is hosting a "Probate for the People" public seminar workshop covering probating wills, probating administrations, guardianship and conservatorship cases, and more. The workshop will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 30 on the first floor of the county courthouse, and advanced registration is encouraged. (Paulding County Georgia)
4. The City of Dallas is kicking off the start of the baseball season with a free movie night on Aug. 19. Stop by Field Two at Sara Babb Park around sunset to catch the screening of "The Sandlot." Seating will not be provided, so be sure to bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets! (City of Dallas Parks & Rec. via Facebook)
5. The first planning meeting for this year's Halloween Trick or Treat Village will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sep. 14 at Mt. Tabor Park. All county departments, churches, and businesses are invited to participate in the 24th annual edition of this family-friendly celebration. Interested organizations should send a representative to the meeting on Sep. 14 or contact Vickie Williams at 770-445-8065 for more information. (Paulding County, Georgia via Facebook)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking At Dallas First Assembly Of God (8:00 AM)
• Homeschool Wednesday At New Georgia Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in the Dallas-Hiram area? Check out the link to view newly listed homes in Paulding County. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• The Dallas Markets just announced a Kids Boutique Blowout this weekend! Stop by Downtown Dallas on Aug. 13-14, or view the full calendar of August events at the link. (The Dallas Markets)
• Don't forget that the West Georgia Regional Public Library system accepts gently used book donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays! See the library flyer for a complete list of book donation guidelines. (West Georgia Regional Library System)

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— 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.