🌱 Rides For Wishes + Middle School Literacy Program Recognized

Hey, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 70.

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

1. Registration is now open for this year's Paulding Rides For Wishes charity bike ride on Oct. 8 on the Silver Comet Trail. Riders can register on-site beginning at 7:00 a.m., but those who register before Sep. 23 will receive a long-sleeve tee shirt in their chosen size. All proceeds from the event will go to support Make-A-Wish Georgia. (Press Release Desk)
2. Three Paulding County middle schools were recently recognized for their involvement in the Achieve 3000 literacy intervention program. The innovative program is designed to foster a culture of literacy that accommodates students of all levels through targeting instruction, growth measurement, and performance forecasting. Congratulations to East Paulding Middle School, Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School, and Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School on this accomplishment! (Paulding County School District via Facebook)
3. The Paulding County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs is sponsoring several dance classes for kids at Mount Tabor Park and Burnt Hickory Park this fall. The programs include several ballet classes for kids from 18 months to five years old, as well as a Fundamental Dance curriculum for children between the ages of six and nine. To learn more and register, contact Mount Tabor Park at (770) 505-3885 or Burnt Hickory Park at (770) 443-7540. (Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
4. Performer Chad Gibson will return to the Dallas Theater & Civic Center next month for his popular tribute to Elvis Costello. Gibson will perform for two nights only, Sep. 9 and 10, with renditions of the King's beloved but rarely performed Gospel music. Tickets are available online now. (Dallas Theater & Civic Center via Facebook)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity in the Dallas-Hiram area? Businesses across Paulding County are looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including Service Desk Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, and Content Marketing Specialist. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Empowering Women Luncheon At Paulding Chamber of Commerce (11:30 AM)
• Crochet Club At New Georgia Public Library (1:30 PM)
• City Council Work Session At Hiram City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want to keep up with the prosperous business community of Paulding County? The Chamber of Commerce is now on TikTok! You can follow along @thefunchamber. (Paulding County Chamber of Commerce - Georgia via Facebook)
• Calling all readers! The Dallas Public Library is still accepting donations of new and gently used books. Stop by on Tuesdays and Thursdays to drop off any books you no longer need. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
• Yearbooks are now on sale for Hiram High School students! Check out the link to show off your school pride and reserve your copy today. (Hiram High School via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.