🌱 Paulding County Women's Empowerment Event + Boutique Thieves

Hello and happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• State of Emergency declared by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.
• Dallas Galentines Day shopping event.
• Duo attempting thefts at local boutiques.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 49 Low: 30.

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

1. On Thursday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and activated 1,000 National Guard troops. The declaration follows a response to ongoing violent protests in Downtown Atlanta, which started after last week's deadly shooting near the future site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, nicknamed "Cop City." According to the document, the state of emergency is in effect until Feb. 9 unless the governor renews it. (CBS News)
2. On Feb. 7, the Paulding Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a women's empowerment event. The Empowering Women Leadership Conference will feature KICKS 101.5 radio personality Dallas McCade, along with Lorie Bomar, Shelley Segars, and more. The event will take place at Faith Community Church in Dallas from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Register here. (Paulding Chamber)
3. Several local businesses in Dallas will be taking part in a special Galentines day event next month. On Feb. 10, beginning at 4:00 p.m., numerous local businesses, including Vintage Wine Bar, Sal's Pizza, Delicious Belgian, and more, will take part in the downtown shopping night. The event will offer special discounts, a pop-up flower cat, themed food and drinks, and photo ops. (Dallas GA)
4. Do you recognize this duo? According to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, these two suspects (pictured at the link) have frequented several local boutique stores in the Cedarcrest Road area of northern Paulding County in an alleged attempt to commit thefts. If you have any information, please call the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Tip Line at (770) 443-3047, or 911, or send a message via the Paulding Sheriff app. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office)
5. The Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library will be hosting a Valentine's Painting event next month. On Feb. 9, join in on the fun and make a cute and easy Valentine-themed painting. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. and is for ages 18+. Registration is required to attend. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Craft Kit Friday, At New Georgia Public Library (9:00 AM)
• STARR Night Out, At STARR Food Lounge in Douglasville (4:00 PM)
• Glow Throw & 80's Dance Party, At Ironmonger Brewing Company in Marietta (5:00 PM)
• Harrison Vs. North Paulding Boy's Basketball, At North Paulding High School (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Wednesday, Mayor Frank Moran and City Council hosted a quarterly Employee Appreciation Breakfast for the city's team. (City of Hiram)
• Next week, Craft Class with Kim is back at the New Georgia Public Library with DIY rose wreaths! During this class, Kim will walk you through the steps to make tissue paper roses and form them into a wreath. Give the library a call at 770-459-8163 to get signed up! (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• The City of Hiram was selected to host the Paulding County Joint Board Meeting on Thursday morning. There, leaders learned about some of the problems the county is facing, and ways to overcome these issues together. (City of Hiram via Facebook)

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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.