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Good morning, everybody. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Let's do it...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; low humidity. High: 83 Low: 62.

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

1. Are you interested in the future of the Paulding community's transportation system and would like to be a part of planning projects? Join the Paulding County Comprehensive Transportation Plan public meeting on Thursday, Sept. 29, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to review proposed transportation projects and provide valuable input. For more information, visit this link. (City of Hiram via Facebook)
2. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Dallas is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Community Development Director, Sewer Department Equipment Operator/Laborer, Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, and a Police Officer. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Dallas Georgia)
3. County officials are warning residents of a recent door-to-door scam where individuals are impersonating Paulding County Water staff members. Individuals are going door to door in Paulding County, looking at meter boxes, and stating there is a water quality concern in the area. According to reports, these individuals are causing concern to market water filtration devices. If Paulding County personnel come to your home, they will identify themselves and have County-issued ID. Otherwise, these individuals are not Paulding County staff. (Paulding County, Georgia via Facebook)
4. A threatened rail strike could affect several thousand rail workers in Georgia, including the Norfolk Southern location here in Hiram. The rail strike could potentially tie up thousands of containers at the Port of Savannah while adding to delays and costs for consumers and companies. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. Last week, State Superintendent Richard Woods presented Paulding County High School and McGarity Elementary School with STEM Certification Banners. For PCHS, the banner confirms the school's five-year STEM recertification, indicating students have more hands-on, project-based learning opportunities while integrating math and science. Superintendent Woodspresented McGarity Elementary School its first STEM banner, which became official in March 2022. (Paulding County School District)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking At Dallas First Assembly Of God (8:00 AM)
• Color Shadowing With Stephanie Williams At Phillips 47 Salon (9:00 AM)
• City Council Special Session At Hiram City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The New Georgia Public Library will be closed for renovations today (Sep. 14) through Friday, Sep. 16. Today's scheduled Homeschool Wednesday event has been canceled as a result. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, lots of employers in the Dallas and Hiram area are currently hiring! Check out these job listings in Patch's latest employment roundup. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• Congratulations to all the Hiram High School who made the Principal List and AB Honor Roll! The school announced that 185 students were on the Principal's List and 306 were on AB Honor Roll for Spring 2022. (Hiram High School via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for 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.