🌱 No Action On Child's Death In Car Chase + Women's Gun Safety Course

Hey, everybody! Sean Peek here with your Wednesday edition of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community information you need to know right now, including updates on:

• Family demands action for young boy killed in police chase
• A drag queen brunch event that will leave you feeling fabulous
• Gun safety training session for women

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and mild with a shower. High: 66 Low: 60.

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

1. The family of a Paulding County child killed in a high-speed car chase is demanding action. 12-year-old Le'Den Boykins was killed in a crash on Sep. 10, 2021. Charlie Moore, 37, and his 14-year-old son were also in the vehicle when, after police smashed a car window during a routine traffic stop, he sped off. The police vehicle then intentionally hit the back of the car, causing it to spin out and flip over. It has been 500 days since Boykins was killed, and no official action has been taken by authorities. He and his friend were going to help clean up parking lots to earn some extra money. (Subscription: Atlanta Black Star)
2. The local housing scene is always shifting, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days in and around Dallas-Hiram. Here are some recently listed houses to hit the market in and around the Dallas-Hiram area. We are also including any scheduled open houses that may be coming up, so you can check them out in person. Happy house hunting! (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
3. Get ready for some drag queen fun! On Jan. 29 at 1:00 p.m., Sista Jay Jay Presents Brunch With the Queens will take place at Franklin Gateway SE. The event will include entertainment, music, brunch, goodies, speakers, and much more. VIP tickets are available as well as general admission. (EventBrite)
4. On Jan. 29, Focused Fire Training is hosting a gun training session for women. The Georgia Defensive Carry Course will take place in Hiram at 2:00 p.m. The program will teach women basic handgun safety and stances, as well as weapons laws in Georgia. Registration is required. (Focused Fire Training)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The Paulding County Government is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include court coordinator, engineering division manager, and firefighter. Visit the county's website for job details and application information. (Paulding County Government)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking At Rodney's BBQ (8:00 AM)
• Water Sewer Advisory Board Meeting At Paulding County Water Department (8:30 AM)
• Flourish Networking For Women Luncheon At J Christopher's, Kennesaw (11:00 AM)
• Landscape Design Workshop At Marshall Huff Drive (11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The New Georgia Public Library is hosting a winter painting class tomorrow for Homeschool Wednesday! Stop by to get creative. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Sip & Paint will be hosting a fun, creative, and entertaining event on Jan. 19! Advanced tickets are required, so nab yours while you still can. (AllEvents)
• The Paulding County Young Republicans are hosting its New Year Kickoff Meeting and Bonfire on Jan. 26. Enjoy some good conversation alongside delicious s'mores. (AllEvents)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! 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.