🌱 PCSD & National Hunger Week + NPHS Softball Players Break Records

Hello, everybody. Sean Peek here with your Thursday edition of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days, including updates on:

• How to help locally during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
• An NPHS softball player who broke multiple records
• The Paulding County HS football playoffs

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 75 Low: 53.

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

1. Nov. 12 through Nov. 20 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Hunger and homelessness are widespread problems that affect some Paulding County School District (PCSD) students and their families. The Paulding County Board of Education posted about ways to help local families in need, including donating to local food pantries and donating to a school's weekend backpack food program. Click to learn more. (Paulding County BOE via Twitter)
2. Multiple individual records were broken this year by softball players at North Paulding High School. Sanaa Thompson broke several career records and single-season records including batting average, runs scored, hits, and more. Ryleigh Garrett also broke the single-season record for doubles. (NPHS Softball via Twitter)
3. It is the final week of the regular season for Georgia high school football. Paulding County High School is one of the Region 5 playoff teams this year, which will be paired with Region 6 in the first round. Click to view a complete roundup of playoff scenarios and game forecasts. (Northwest Georgia News)
4. Local businesses are a cornerstone of our community. If you want to support them, there's no shortage of upcoming events with the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, including Gurkha Cigars Poker Night on Wednesday, Nov. 9, and FIRM Alliance on Thursday, Nov 10. Visit the Chamber website for the full list of upcoming Chamber and member events. (Paulding Chamber of Commerce)
5. Looking for a new home online can be difficult without seeing it in person. Check out local open houses today, Nov. 3, and Saturday, Nov. 5. in the Dallas-Hiram area! (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Live Music: Dee Hibbert And Co. At UnWine'd And Tap Cedarcrest, Acworth (6:30 PM)
• Trivia Night At Broken Anchor Winery, Acworth (7:00 PM)
• DJ Bingo At Guston's Grille, Acworth (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Governor Kemp stopped in Dallas yesterday, Nov. 2, on his campaign tour. View the link to see a video. (Team Kemp via Twitter)
• Congratulations Sergeant Bryan Bonnett! Last week, Sergeant Bryan Bonnett, of the Paulding County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team completed the intense 40-hour Sniper Instructor Course at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• Congratulations Mr. Eric Pace and Mr. James Bouwens, who were named the Paulding County School District November Star Staff members. (Paulding County School District via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.