🌱 Paulding Co. Woman Charged With Murder + Hiram's Leo Parker Honored

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's dive in.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 82 Low: 68.

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

1. A Paulding County woman has been arrested and charged with murder after she allegedly tried to stab multiple children while their house burned down around them. On Friday evening, authorities were called to the 700 block of Woodwind Drive in Rockmart, where they reportedly found 40-year-old Darlene Brister attempting to stab the other occupants of the residence. Seven children were found in the home; two were pronounced dead on the scene and a third later died at a local hospital, said police. Brister has been charged with two counts of malice murder, and officials have indicated that more charges are likely. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
2. Earlier this month, Hiram's own Leo Parker, the City's Public Works Superintendent, was honored by the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of the 2021 Horizon Award. Each year, the Horizon Award is given to a nominee who has demonstrated "integrity and leadership among their peers and in the Paulding community," served as a mentor for the leaders of tomorrow, and has actively exemplified "a commitment to the future improvement of the community," according to the Chamber. Parker received the award during the Paulding Chamber of Commerce Gala on Jun. 11. (Press Release Desk )
3. Looking for something fun to do with the family this week? The West Georgia Regional Library System has plenty of fun events on the calendar! Today at 5:00 p.m., the Dallas Public Library will be hosting a registration-based DIY beach jewelry class for adults. Tomorrow, Hiram - Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library will have storytime (ages 3+) at 11:30 a.m. Later in the week, Hiram will also host a Babytime event and a YA for Adults book club meeting, both on Jun. 30. Check out the library calendar for full details. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
4. If you're in search of your new local dream home, check out these newly-listed properties for sale in the Dallas-Hiram area. Five more homes have hit the market this week, including a 3-bed, 3-bath listing on Wayside Lane in Dallas for $315,000 and a 3-bed, 2-bath listing on Nebo Road in Hiram for $399,900. Get all the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
5. If you missed this Friday's screening of "Moana" at the Sara Babb Pool, the City of Dallas has its next Movie at the Pool event planned for Friday, Jul. 8! Bring the family to the pool for an 8:30 p.m. showing of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl." Admission is $5 per person. (City of Dallas Georgia)

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Today and tomorrow in Dallas-Hiram:

• Kids Art Camps At Paulding Fine Arts Art Center (Jun. 27-Jul. 8, 1:00 PM)
• DIY Beach Jewelry At Dallas Public Library (Ages 18+, Registration Required) (Jun. 27, 5:00 PM)
• Storytime Ages 3+ At Hiram - Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library (Jun. 28, 11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• This weekend, the Honoring Heroes Foundation hosted the Cars for K-9s Car Show and Community Event at Hardy Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC. All of the money raised went toward the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Memorial, the Powder Springs Police Department K-9 Unit, and the Austell Police Department K-9 Unit. Check out these fun photos shared by the Sheriff's Office! (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• If you're looking to celebrate Independence Day a little early, Dallas First Assembly of God Church is hosting a family-friendly fireworks show and picnic on Saturday, Jul 2, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Get all the details on the event page. (Dallas Frist Assembly of God via Facebook)
• Want to see a discounted Braves vs. Cardinals game and a spectacular fireworks show on the 4th of July? Participate in the AJC Peachtree Road Race! The Atlanta Braves are offering dynamically-priced tickets to all race participants for the 7:20 p.m. game. Some ticket tiers are already sold out, so don't wait to buy yours! (Patch)

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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.