🌱 Fatal Traffic Stop Shooting In Dallas + CAREing Paws Library Event

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town, including updates on...

• A routine traffic stop turned into a fatal shooting
• December events at the public library
• Holiday Lights of Hope in nearby Woodstock

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 56 Low: 39.

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

1. A routine traffic stop in Dallas has left one man dead. According to officials, on Nov. 20, officers were conducting traffic stops by Macland Road and Bobo Road. Billy Denton, 36, reportedly pulled out a gun at the traffic stop and began firing at deputies. Deputies returned fire, and – after a brief chase – Denton crashed his car and was shot again. Denton died at the hospital from his injuries; no other injuries were reported. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
2. There are a ton of events coming to the New Georgia Public Library this December. On Dec. 6, bring your children to CAREing Paws so they can strengthen their reading skills by reading to a furry friend! Mondays in December are Storytime, with themed holiday stories kids will love. To see the full list of events this month, visit the link. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
3. On Nov. 25, the Holiday Lights of Hope will open in nearby Woodstock, and it's well worth the trip. The light display features over two million individual lights. There will also be vendors, concessions, visits with Santa, and much more. All proceeds will go to the Anna Crawford Children's Center. (Atlanta Parent)
4. This Wednesday, you can learn the ins and outs of one of the most popular and striking new hair trends: color shadowing. Participants will shadow Stephanie Williams from Phillips 47 Salon. She'll demonstrate everything from consultations, formulating, and technique to styling and photography of the final product. Tickets are available at the link. (AllEvents)
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 building inspector, utility worker, and assistant public defender. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Paulding County)

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Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Food Pantry Service Day At The Center For Family Resources: Food Distribution Center, Marietta (9:00 AM)
• West Georgia Weekly Networking At Piece of Heaven (11:00 AM)
• Burlap Wreaths - Fall At Painting With A Twist, Douglasville (4:00 PM)
• Industry Night & Unlimited Axe Throwing At Ironmonger Brewing Company, Marietta (4:00 PM)
• Reindeer Road By World Of Illumination At Six Flags Whitewater, Marietta (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Deputy Jimmy Dockery of the transport unit! He has been named the Jail Division Employee of the Quarter. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• Looking for some holiday fun? The Third Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Dec. 3 in Downtown Dallas! (Highlands Community Church)
• Here comes "The Nutcracker!" The beloved ballet will run at Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theater starting Nov. 25. (Georgia Metro Dance)

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Events:

• 8th Annual Journey to Bethlehem & Mistletoe Market- December 2nd & 3rd (December 3)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.