🌱 Paulding County School District Open House Announced + Dogs In Need

Hello and happy Wednesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening these days in town. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid. High: 82 Low: 70.

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

1. The Silver Comet Trail, which runs through Hiram, is listed as one of the best things to do by a local Atlanta resident. The trail is built on an abandoned railroad line and spans 61.5 miles and is 12-foot wide. (Insider)
2. People across the globe celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day® by raising awareness and celebrating life on Jun. 5. Wellstar Paulding Hospital and Paulding County Commissioners hosted a "There's No Place Like Hope" cancer celebration in Dallas to celebrate survivors in the community. (EIN News)
3. The Paulding County School District has announced its open house schedule for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents and students will be invited to the schools for a preview of the year on Jul. 28. Times vary depending on school and naming group. (Paulding County School District)
4. Registration is currently open for Paulding County Parks & Recreation's Fall Youth Volleyball League. The cost to register – which includes the jersey fee – is $18 and registration ends on Aug. 12. Practices will begin the week of Aug. 20. (Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
5. Paulding County Animal Control needs the community's help right now as dogs are coming in fast than being reclaimed. The small shelter currently has around 50 dogs looking for homes – or their families to come to claim them. Call the shelter at (770) 445-1511 if you can help. (Paulding County Animal Control via Facebook)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Paulding County Library Advisory Board Meeting At Dallas Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Family Fun Summer Days: STEAM And Shark Tooth Dig At New Georgia Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar At Ron Anderson Recreation Center (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for Friday night plans? Head to The Dallas Markets for bingo from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Gift card prizes will be available to winners along with signature cocktails and food trucks for participants to partake in. (The Dallas Markets via Facebook)
• Keep your children safe by learning about firearm safety on Saturday, Jul. 16, at the Dallas Public Library. The Be S.M.A.R.T. Firearm Safety event begins at 10:00 a.m. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)
• Don't forget to stop by the Hiram Farmer's Market tomorrow at Gray's Mill Park from 4:00-7:00 p.m. (Hiram Police Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow 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.