🌱 Paulding County Elections Supervisor + Teachers Discuss Gun Use

Morning, Dallas-Hiram! I'm back with your new edition of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days, including updates on:

• Paulding County elections supervisor trying to restore faith in elections
• Fifty-five percent of teachers willing to use a gun to stop an active shooter
• Local makes a call which leads to police finding dead woman

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and beautiful. High: 78 Low: 48.

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

1. After the 2020 elections, the elections supervisor in Paulding County, Deidre Holden, said she's trying to restore voters' faith in the upcoming election. Holden said, "What we're up against is proving that we are conducting these elections with integrity and transparency, and we are doing what's right. We're spending a lot of time putting out fires instead of doing what needs to be done, which is serving our voters and doing our jobs." (Subscription: The Lawton Constitution)
2. Atlanta News First Investigates asked educators if they would feel comfortable using a gun to stop an active shooter, and 55 percent said yes. Although, one Paulding County teacher said, "The idea of introducing firearms at schools frightens me to the point of resigning if it gets into effect." Another Paulding County teacher said they do not want to be armed in school but would feel comfortable using a gun to stop an active shooter. The teacher said due to all the responsibilities of educators at school, "the distractions prevent me from being a responsible carrier while on school property." (WRDW 12 26)
3. The Toledo Police Department released the check safety call yesterday of 71-year-old Nancy Lewton. The caller was her niece, who lives in Dallas, GA. Lewton had traveled from Dallas to Toledo, but no one had heard from her since leaving Dallas. The officers found her son, 31-year-old Travis Lewton, at the house and his mother dead in a ravine behind the house. The son is charged with premeditated aggravated murder. (13 ABC Action News)
4. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The Paulding County Government is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include animal control officer, engineering division manager, and building maintenance technician. Visit the county's website for job details and application information. (Paulding County Government)
5. Don't miss Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church's annual Fall Festival! The event will take place from 12:00-3:00 p.m. on Oct. 29 at 280 Oak St. in Hiram. (Hiram PD via Facebook)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Second Chance Greyhounds At Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care (6:00 PM)
• Team Trivia At The Still On The Square, Marietta (7:00 PM)
• New Skater Workshop At Sparkles Family Fun Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Stay in the know with Hiram High School's Community Newsletter! Click here to see the latest newsletter. (Hiram High School via Facebook)
• CAREing Paws will be at the New Georgia Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 18! Reserve your spot by calling (770) 459-8163. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Do you enjoy all of your local library's offerings? Stay up to date with everything they have to offer and upcoming events by subscribing to their newsletter! (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.