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Hello again Dallas! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new Cobb businesses now include a Dallas-based math tutoring firm?
  • How Dallas’s state senator is shaping Georgia’s entire 2026 session schedule

Also on today's calendar: Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and 2 more events.

Find out what's happening in Dallas-Hiramfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

And lastly, check out what our neighbors Sheila B. and Sheila B. posted below!

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Dallas-Hiramfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 53, low: 26.
  • Thursday: Windy; mostly cloudy, colder, with a high of 37 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County's Latest Business Openings (cobbcountycourier.com) — Among Cobb County’s 69 new business licenses, one tutoring company is registered to a Dallas address, signaling local entrepreneurial activity tied to education services. Overall, the week’s approvals highlight strong growth in construction, wellness, and professional support businesses that Dallas residents may use in nearby Cobb communities.
   

• Majority Leaders Anavitarte and Efstration Announce Unified Legislative Calendar Ahead of 2026 Session (allongeorgia.com) — Dallas-area state Sen. Jason Anavitarte is helping set the official 2026 legislative calendar as Georgia Senate majority leader, coordinating closely with House leadership. Their joint adjournment resolution aims to make the session’s 40 working days more predictable and transparent for constituents, press, and lawmakers statewide, including residents here in Dallas who follow state policy closely.
   


📸 Around Dallas

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📸 My dogs sunning themselves on my porch in New Georgia. —Sheila B. Like

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📣 Dallas Shout Outs!

  • 🎂 Happy birthday Tina Sitton! Hope you have a great one!! —Sheila B. Like

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dallas

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday January 13
  • Elementary Homeschool Group
    Dog River Public Library , 6100 GA-5 , Douglasville
    2:00 pm
  • Level-Up Afterschool
    Villa Rica Public Library , 869 Dallas Hwy , Villa Rica
    3:00 pm
  • Youth Council Work Session
    Powder Springs Calendar Powder Springs, GA 30127
    3:30 pm
  • BASKETBALL (ALL) v S. COBB
    Hoya Center Pres Gym Kennesaw, GA 30152
    4:30 pm
  • Wednesday January 14
  • City Council Work Session
    Powder Springs Calendar , City Hall - 4483 Pineview Drive Zoom link: , Powder Springs
    5:00 pm
  • Thursday January 15
  • Preschool Storytime
    Dog River Public Library , 6100 GA-5 , Douglasville
    10:30 am
  • Alzheimer's Support Group
    Douglas County Chamber , 6658 Church St , Douglasville
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just a PSA...
    We recently purchased a car from Carvana. 2 family members have done so in the past and it was a great experience. How cool, order a car on line,… (Nextdoor The Park at Cedarcrest)
  • BEWARE OF SCAMMER
    This guy is a fake profile and attempts to scam you via zelle. I have reported to ND, my bank and the authorities. Be CAUTIOUS!! (Nextdoor Twelve Oaks)
  • Dallas Staffing posted a job opening for Team Member in Dallas. Apply here.
  • ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Home Cleaning in Powder Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dallas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Powder Springs

  • Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 2 to January 8 (cobbcountycourier.com)

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Ok Dallas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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