🌱 Paulding Athletes Are Top Picks + Writers' Strike Impact On Georgia

Hello all. It's me, Linda Marlow, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in our community today. Today you'll learn about...

• Three of the Paulding athletes that represent top picks for college recruiting in the nation.
• Where Georgia ranks in the annual best states ranking by U.S. News & World Report.
• The writers' strike may have a significant impact on Georgia's film and TV industry.

But first, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 67 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. Hiram native Jameson Riggs has included Ohio State among his top school choices in the latest list he released. As a four-star offensive tackle, Riggs has narrowed down his list of over 30 scholarship offers to include Ohio State, Georgia Tech, Clemson, LSU, Auburn, Duke, USC, Tennessee, Penn State, and Vanderbilt. Having already received a scholarship offer from Ohio State in January, Riggs visited with the team during the spring practice. The Buckeyes are keen on getting Riggs back on campus this summer, especially as they have been focusing on offensive linemen in their 2024 class, with commitments from four players already. (Land-Grant Holy Land)
2. Hiram's Chase Tyler is among the high-priority prospects for the Michigan Wolverines, who have claimed the top spot in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings with 14 commitments so far. With their unique approach of getting to know the recruits and building a strong bond with the already committed players, the Wolverines are aiming to create one of the best classes in the country, starting with securing the big boys up front and going for more running backs and outside receivers. (247Sports)
3. South Paulding High School's Jamarion Wilcox, a 3-star running back, has joined Kentucky's solid 2023 recruiting class. According to head coach Mark Stoops, Wilcox is a "lightning bolt." Recruiting good running backs is vital, and Kentucky has had success in that department under Stoops' tenure. (SI)
4. Georgia has ranked 26 in the annual best states ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The state scored highly in the categories of economy and natural environment but ranked lower in health care, education, and crime and corrections. Researchers evaluated more than 70 metrics across eight categories, giving more weight to categories like education and health care. Hawaii topped the list for health care and natural environment, and Utah ranked the highest for the economy and fiscal stability. (Patch)
5. The writers' strike that started on May 2 may have a significant impact on Georgia's film and TV industry, potentially affecting thousands of workers. The film and television industry is a significant economic driver for the state, generating $4.4 billion dollars in 2022. Georgia hosted 412 productions between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, represented by 32 feature films, 36 independent films, 269 television and episodic productions, 42 commercials, and 33 music videos. Studios like Shadowbox Studios in Atlanta could be affected as the strike shuts down production of films and TV shows nationwide. (GPB)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Hatha Yoga — Bee Humble Studio (10:00 AM)
• Adult Computer Class — Dallas Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Homeschool Wednesday STEAM — New Georgia Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Community Blood Drive — American Legion Post 111 (1:00 PM)
• Gregg Erwin & 200 Proof Live at Bike Night — Pizza Shack (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch Real Estate News: This weekly real estate roundup provides a list of recently listed houses and upcoming open houses in the local area, making house hunting an easier task for potential buyers. The roundup includes information about Meriwether Place and Starlight Homes Atlanta, which are offering some interesting houses on the market. Interested buyers can click on any address in the list to get additional pictures and details about the property. With the help of the roundup, buyers can stay updated about the real estate market in the Dallas-Hiram area. (Patch Real Estate News)
• Paulding County School District: PCSD is gearing up for two days of exciting Elite 8 action at the North Paulding High School Wolfpack campus. The Wolfpack's Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, and Baseball teams are all preparing for their upcoming games and the anticipation is building. The games will kick off on Wednesday, May 3 and PCSD is encouraging everyone to come out and show their support for the Wolfpack teams. (Paulding County School District via Facebook)
• Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library: The K-Pop Club provides an opportunity for individuals to indulge in Korean music, gain insights into the country's culture, and participate in themed activities. The meetings are open for those who are 18 years or above, and interested members are required to register in advance. The club is scheduled to meet twice during May, on May 11 and May 25, both at 5:30 p.m., and the meetings will be held at the library. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Linda Marlow

About me: Linda Marlow is an experienced writer and communications professional with a diverse background in industries such as healthcare, education, publishing, and performing arts. She is a Dallas resident who is passionate about sharing the latest news and events happening in Paulding County through her writing. Linda is currently serving as a contributing writer for the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter, where she continues to use her storytelling skills to inform and engage the local community.

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