🌱 Richland Creek Reservoir Plan + Arsenic & Old Lace + Block Party

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now...

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 72.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. The Paulding County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an event to present the Richland Creek Reservoir Passive Park Master Plan later this month. The presentation will discuss potential future improvements, such as trailhead parking areas, restrooms, equestrian use, hiking and walking trails, and more. Interested parties are invited to witness the presentation on Aug. 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Burnt Hickory Park Community Center. (Paulding County, Georgia via Facebook)
2. Arsenic & Old Lace is coming to the Dallas Theater next week! The show will run from Aug. 12-14, with evening and matinee performances available. Tickets are on sale online now, with discounts available for seniors, children, students, and military members with valid ID. (Dallas Theater, GA)
3. The Paulding County School District has launched a new online resource for Hiram High School Students. The link tree includes a variety of resources for parents and students, including parking information and access to student transcripts. It also features easy access to the 2022-2023 school year calendar. (Hiram High School via Facebook)
4. The City of Dallas held another successful National Night Out on Tuesday! This annual community-building event in Downtown Dallas strives to build relationships between police officers and community members, and this year's celebration included food trucks, a bounce house, and more. Check out the link for photos from the event! (City of Dallas, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
5. Don't forget about the Back to School Block Party this Saturday, Aug. 6, in Downtown Dallas from 3:00-7:00 p.m. There will be street performances, live music, a petting zoo, and more. The event is free for all to attend, so be sure to stop by! (City of Dallas, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Chess Club At The Dallas Markets (3:30 PM)
• Wicks & Wine At Three Strands Vineyard And Winery (6:00 PM)
• Lights Out Adult Shopping Night At The Dallas Markets (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dallas Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a screening of The Sandlot on Aug. 19 at Sara Babba Park. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and join fellow fans on field #2 starting at sundown! (City of Dallas Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• The Dallas Markets has released its event schedule for August! Check out the link to view the full calendar, which includes a paint party, line dancing classes, and more! (The Dallas Markets via Facebook)
• There will be a Phase 2 Ground Breaking Ceremony at Mulberry Rock Park in Dallas tomorrow! The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m., and all are invited to attend. (Paulding County, GA via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you 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.