🌱 Outstanding Teen Pageant Saturday + Dallas Markets Seeks Proposals

Hi there, Dallas-Hiram. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 83 Low: 69.

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

1. This Saturday, Sep. 10, young women from around the state will compete at East Paulding High School for the new title of Miss Northwest and Miss Northwest Georgia's Outstanding Teen 2023. The organization is a preliminary for the Miss Georgia and Miss America organizations, the largest providers of scholarships to women in the world. Several local businesses, including Mary's Flowers of Dallas and Pat's Apparel of Hiram, will be providing supplies to make the evening extraordinary. (The Dallas New Era)
2. The Dallas Markets is currently seeking proposals for Structural and MEP engineering. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in helping develop projects in Downtown Dallas. For more information, email AndrewR@TheDallasMarkets.com for project details. Proposals will be accepted until Oct. 10. (The Dallas Markets - Georgia via Facebook)
3. Head down to Main Street in Dallas next Friday, Sep. 16, for the Annual Night of Worship, a free concert event. Performances will include Josh Baldwin from Bethel Music, Vertical Worship, and members of West Ridge Church. Food trucks will also be on-site during the concert, which begins at 5:00 p.m. (City of Dallas, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
4. There's still time to register for Youth Basketball through the Paulding County Parks and Recreation Department! Season practice will begin the week of Nov. 14, and players ages 5-17 can register until Oct. 28. Applications for volunteer coaches are also open and will be considered through Nov. 3. (Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
5. Local businesses are a cornerstone of our community. If you want to support them, there's no shortage of upcoming events with the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, including the STIX on the Green golf fundraiser on Sep. 12, the S.H.A.R.E. House 5K Fun Run on Sep. 17, or First Friday VIBE$ on Oct. 7. Visit the Chamber website for the full list of upcoming Chamber and member events. (Paulding Chamber of Commerce)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) At Mount Tabor Park (All Day)
• Color Shadowing At Phillips 47 Salon (9:00 AM)
• Crochet Club At New Georgia Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library has added a range of new books to its collection! Visit the link to check out the list of the newest young adult books, manga, and adult nonfiction. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• The New Georgia Public Library will be closed from Sep. 14-16 for renovations. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, Sep. 17, so stop by to see the changes! (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Show your Hiram High School spirit tomorrow, Sep. 9, at the Homecoming Tailgate Party from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include food, music, games, and a ticket to the homecoming game. (Hiram High School via Facebook)

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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.