🌱 Paulding County Weather Warning + Santa Claus Is Coming To Dallas

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days. Today you'll read about:

• Paulding County Hazardous Weather Outlook
• Paulding County School District celebrates School Bus Driver Appreciation and Bus Safety Week
• Local kids can meet Santa on Nov. 5 in Dallas

But first, today's weather:

Not as warm. High: 73 Low: 36.

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

1. There is a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of North and Central Georgia, including Paulding County, for today, Oct. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 22. Temperatures will fall below freezing, which is well below normal for mid-October. The brunt of the cold weather will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. (Cobb County Courier)
2. It's School Bus Driver Appreciation and Bus Safety Week! Paulding County is showing appreciation to all the PCSD bus drivers with a special message from Superintendent Steve Barnette & Executive Director of Transportation Trey Studstill. View the link to see the video. (Paulding County BOE via Twitter)
3. Getting ready for the holiday season? Bring your kids to meet Santa on Nov. 5 at 921 Cole Creek Road in Dallas! Kids won't forget the magical moment they get to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. (Grand Moments Photography via Session)
4. On Nov. 5, see classic, custom, rod, muscle, truck, jeep, and antique cars at the "Hope & Hot Rods Car Cruise-In!" Bring the family and enjoy cars, vendors, food, and more at Hope Church in Dallas. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
5. Calling all prospective homeowners: a beautiful five-bedroom is for sale on Millstone Glen in Dallas! View the link to see the latest homes on the market in the Dallas-Hiram area. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• American Red Cross Blood Drive At Crossroads Church in Douglasville (3:00 PM)
• Open Mic Night w/ Sam Abernathy At Dixie Tavern in Marietta (8:00 PM)
• Crackin' You Up Comedy At Johnnie MacCracken’s Celtic Firehouse Pub in Marietta (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Coach Victoria Rushin and the Paulding County High School volleyball team for winning second place in the Region 5-A Tournament! (PCHS Patriots via Twitter)
• Monday Storytime at New Georgia Public Library is back! Today, Oct. 17, is "Spiders & Bats," Oct. 24 is "Pumpkins," and Oct. 31 is "Halloween." (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Don't forget to sign up for tomorrow's CAREing Paws at New Georgia Public Library! Elementary school children can practice reading to four-legged friends tomorrow, Oct. 18. Call 770-459-8163 to register. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)

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