🌱 Ms. Doubtfire Turns To Bank Robbing + Job Listings Around Town

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today...

First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 86 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories in and around Dallas-Hiram today:

1. Looking for a fun family event to close out the week? Mark your calendar for the next Movie at the Pool, hosted by the City of Dallas! On Friday, Jul. 22 at 8:30 p.m., the Sara Babb Pool will be screening "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (PG). Admission is $5 per person, and burgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase. (City of Dallas Georgia)
2. Family and friends are saying goodbye to Elizabeth Buzby. The Hiram native passed away on Jul. 10 and funeral services will be held on Aug. 18 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. She was a school bus driver and retired to Florida in 1993. Buzby is survived by her four sisters. Click the link to learn more about services and about Elizabeth's life and legacy. (Legacy.com)
3. The industrial sector is booming in and around Atlanta, and very few locations are still available for businesses. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, there are very few places available for rent to new businesses or ones looking to expand. Among those is a building that's been purchased and renovated by Dallas-based Dalfen Industrial. Check out the pitch for this building at the link. (The Business Journals)
4. A Powder Springs native was selected 157th overall in the MLB draft. Victor Scott II, who played baseball for the West Virginia Mountaineers, was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth round. Scott II batted .278 for the Mountaineers with six home runs and 47 RBIs last Spring. He holds the best single-season stolen base record in West Virginia baseball history at 38.
5. Looking work in the local area? Patch has you covered. Check out this long list of open positions in and around Dallas and Hiram. From sales to customer service, housekeeping to human resources, there's something for everyone on this list. Start applying today. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• West Georgia Networking at Buy Georgia Realty (10:30 AM)
• Bethany Christian Church VBS at Bethany Christian Church (6:00 PM)
• Tuesday Stretch Class at Shannon's Dance Studio (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Headed to the Back to School Block Party? There's nothing but grade-A fun at 200 Main Street on Aug. 6 at 3:00 p.m. Click the link to check it out. (City of Dallas, Georgia-Government via Facebook)
• The Paulding County Sheriff's Office invites you to the IndepenDance at the Pole Barn. The event was rescheduled from Jul. 9 to Oct. 1, so mark your calendar. (Paulding County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Are you or someone you know in a mental health crisis? Hiram Police Department wants you to know the only three numbers necessary are 9-8-8. The old 1-800-273-8255 number will still be in service, but the newer, easier digits will help save lives. (Hiram Police Department via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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.