🌱 Dallas-Based Builder Starts New Subdivision + Paint Party Postponed

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 93 Low: 73.

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

1. A home builder that recently sold a plot of land for over 650 new homes in Dallas will also be developing a new subdivision in Jackson County. According to Walton Global, an international real estate investment company, the new project is a 50-minute drive from downtown Atlanta. Dubbed "Adamson," the project is expected to add more than 1,000 single-family homes as well as public facilities. Learn more at the link. (Newnan Times-Herald)
2. A paint party hosted by The Dallas Markets that was scheduled for tomorrow has been pushed back to Aug. 12. On the new date, this event will give participants an opportunity to paint bouquets on 16" by 20" canvases. The $40 entry fee will cover costs of materials as well as a free beer, wine, or soda. Click the link to buy tickets and see more event details. (The Dallas Markets - Georgia)
3. A Dallas-born man has passed away. Johnny Ralph Meek, 84, died on Jul. 15 in Rockmart, where he graduated from high school. Meek was honored with the Officials' Dressing Room at the high school named after him after 64 years of refereeing games there. Read more about Meek's life and legacy at the link. (Legacy.com)
4. Are you in the market for a home? Here are four local upcoming open houses for you to check out. One home on Durana Lane in Dallas, listed for $499,000, will host an open house on Jul. 30 at 2:00 p.m. It has over 2,000 square feet with four beds and three baths. Another home on Mount Laurel Drive in Dallas is opening its doors on Jul. 31 at 1:00 p.m. It features 1,700 square feet with three beds and two-and-a-half-baths. Click the link to see all four, as well as a home that hosted an open house on Wednesday. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
5. Patch is looking for community Curators in the Dallas-Hiram area, among others. If you want to help others keep up with what's going on around town, you may be the perfect fit. Click the link to learn how to become a Patch curator. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Open House at Paulding College & Career Academy (3:00 PM)
• Making Mischief Drop-in Class at EK Studio (4:00 PM)
• Book Club at Magnolia Market (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Paulding County Sheriff’s Office congratulated several employees for years of service. Click the link to see the employees who were recognized and read their responsibilities and service time. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• The Dallas New Era shared a video of a new sensory garden. The garden gives Paulding County residents an opportunity to connect better with the outdoors through all five senses. (The Dallas New Era via Facebook)
• New Georgia Public Library's summer reading contest is ending. The winners of the contest will be announced and notified by Aug. 5. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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.