🌱 Former Dallas Postal Worker Sentenced + Help Locate Missing Teen

Hey, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 88 Low: 63.

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

1. A former postal worker from Dallas has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for crimes including sexual abuse, child pornography, and mail fraud. Prosecutors say 60-year-old Stacy Keith Wisener began abusing an 11-year-old victim in 2017 not long after a Paulding County judge allowed his name to be removed from the state's sex offender registry. After the victim came forward in October 2021, deputies searched Wisener's home and discovered multiple hard drives containing child pornography as well as thousands of pieces of stolen mail. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Paulding County deputies are seeking the public's help in locating a teenager who has been missing since last Friday, Aug. 26. Officials believe 15-year-old Jacen Mussey ran away from her home on Buchanan Highway following an argument with her mother. Mussey is described as 5-feet-7-inches tall, has brown hair and glasses, and was last seen wearing a black sports bra and sweatpants. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. The New Georgia Public Library will be closed Sep. 14 to 16 to accommodate several building renovations. The Homeschool Wednesday program that was scheduled for Sep. 14 has been canceled. Check out the link to view the library's complete updated September events calendar. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
4. Feeling spooky? The Dallas Markets will host a fall-themed Paint Party on Sunday, Sep. 18, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Participants will paint their very own five-foot wooden porch leaner with festive fall or Halloween designs. Learn how to register and select your design by visiting the link! (The Dallas Markets via Facebook)
5. This is the last weekend to make a splash at the Sara Babb Pool before it closes to the public for the 2022 pool season. The pool will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day on Monday. Admission is $5 per person or free for children ages three and under. (City of Dallas Parks & Rec. via Facebook)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking At Dallas First Assembly Of God (8:00 AM)
• Color Shadowing Demonstration At Phillips 47 Salon (9:00 AM)
• Homeschool Wednesdays At New Georgia Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars! The next Hiram City Council Regular Session will be held next Tuesday, Sep. 6, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (City of Hiram Georgia)
• Did you know you can reserve a meeting room, study room, or access to the Family Learning Center at the Dallas Public Library? Check out the link to complete the request form and review reservation policies. (Dallas Public Library)
• The Paulding County Chamber of Commerce and the Dallas Markets are teaming up to host an evening of food, music, games, and drinks on Friday, Sep. 16. Get your tickets for the Dine & Unwind event now at the link. (Paulding County Chamber of Commerce - Georgia via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.