🌱 More Killer Storms In South Due To Warming + Real Estate Listings

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Linda Marlow, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally, including:

• Graduate of Georgia State was one of six killed in Nashville shooting.
• Study predicts increased killer tornadoes and hailstorms in Southern U.S. due to warming.
• Discover recently listed and intriguing houses in the Dallas-Hiram area.

But first, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 66 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. Marcus & Millichap has facilitated the $19.8 million sale of Douglasville Town Center, a 272,785 square-foot shopping center in Douglasville. The buyer was an out-of-state private investment firm, and the seller was a private capital partnership. Douglasville Town Center includes tenants such as BuggyBusters, Rogers Mechanical Contractors, Andy's Wholesale and Cobb Douglas Community Services Board. (Shopping Center Business)
2. Katherine Koonce, the head of The Covenant School, was among the six people killed in a shooting in Nashville on Monday. Koonce was described as a smart and loving female leader within a male-led religious culture. She received her master’s degree in education from Georgia State University in Atlanta in 1995. The other victims included three 9-year-old children; Cynthia Peak, a substitute teacher; and Mike Hill, a custodian. Friends and family of the victims remembered them as loving and devoted to their faith. (WABE 90.1 FM)
3. The Georgia General Assembly has passed a controversial bill to create a new disciplinary board for the state’s local district attorneys. The bill proposes the creation of a prosecuting attorney's oversight commission to review complaints lodged against prosecutors and to impose penalties, including removal from office. Supporters argue that the oversight will provide a better chance of getting rid of bad district attorneys, while critics, including Democrats, argue that the plan removes prosecutorial discretion and undermines democracy by silencing local voices. If signed into law, the commission will adopt the rules for the new disciplinary board. (GPB News)
4. A new study has suggested that the frequency of killer tornadoes and hailstorms will increase as the world warms, with such supercells shifting eastward to strike more frequently in the Southern states of the U.S. The study predicts a nationwide 6.6 percent increase in supercells, and a 25.8 percent increase in the area and time of the strongest supercells, under moderate levels of future warming by the end of the century. The study suggests that the hotter, drier Southwest of the U.S. is contributing to the trend, with air from the Gulf of Mexico getting juicier and unstable. (Fortune)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Homeschool Wednesday: Galaxy Canvas Art — New Georgia Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Computer and Internet Essentials Class — Dallas Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Chase Tibbitts — 278 South (7:00 PM)
• Yoga Basics — Bee Humble Studio (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch Real Estate News: Browsing for homes in the Dallas-Hiram area has never been more exciting, as the local real estate market continues to shift. Our weekly real estate roundup is here to keep you in the loop with recently listed and intriguing houses. And for those who prefer to see the homes in person, we've also included a list of scheduled open houses. So, keep scrolling and get ready to be amazed by the available options — simply click on any listing to view more photos and details. (Patch Real Estate News)
• Paulding County School District: The PCSD is encouraging parents and community members to get involved in their neighborhood school by joining a PTA/PTSA. They are urging people to reach out to PTAs/PTSAs in their area to find out how they can help or volunteer their time. They remind everyone that we are all in this together and to contact a school directly if it is not listed. (Paulding County School District via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brightondale: If you need lawn service and junk removal, call 678-935-8579. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Battle Gate: It’s the best time of year for outdoor activities. Give PRECISION GRADING & HARDSCAPES a call for any of your outdoor renovation needs. 678-628-9471. Free estimates. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Linda Marlow

About me: Linda Marlow is an experienced writer and communications professional with a diverse background in industries such as healthcare, education, publishing, and performing arts. She is a Dallas resident who is passionate about sharing the latest news and events happening in Paulding County through her writing. Linda is currently serving as a contributing writer for the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter, where she continues to use her storytelling skills to inform and engage the local community.

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