🌱 Salad Kits Recalled For Listeria + Job Openings In Dallas-Hiram

Good morning, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Recalled Fresh Express and Publix salad kits due to potential listeria.
• Check out Patch and ZipRecruiter's list of the latest local job openings.
• The City of Austell is hosting its first Juneteenth celebration on June 17.

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Here are the top stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. Residents living near Paulding Industrial Boulevard in Dallas are opposing the proposed construction of a trash transfer station on the outskirts of downtown Dallas. The facility is being planned by Paulding County Commissioner Brian Stover, who claims that it would cut down on truck traffic, but the locals are concerned about the potential noise, smell, and decrease in property values. The Dallas City Council is expected to vote on whether to rezone the land for its construction. (WSB-TV)
2. The Bowdon Police Department has announced that K-9 Officer Jett, who was reported missing from the City of Bowdon, has been found safe in Carroll County. Jett's kennel door was open when the officer arrived home on Saturday night, and the dog was last spotted around Roy Banor Road. The police department had asked for the community's help in locating Jett and urged anyone who had seen the dog to contact them or call 911. (11Alive)
3. Georgia residents, please check your fridge for bagged salads as Fresh Express has issued a recall for multiple varieties of its branded and private label salad kits due to the potential presence of listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects three salad kits labeled as either Fresh Express or Publix brands and sold in retail stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. If you have any of the recalled salad kits in your fridge, do not consume them and instead throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Most people infected with listeria may experience short-term symptoms, but it can cause serious infections in young children, older individuals, those with weakened immune systems, and people who are pregnant. (Yahoo! News)
4. The City of Austell is preparing for its first-ever Juneteenth celebration on June 17th, which includes a festival and a parade, commemorating June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received the news that they were free. The parade will start at 11:15 a.m. in downtown Austell and will continue to Legion Park. Festivities begin at noon and will include stilt walkers, African drummers, story tellers, live music, a game truck, face painters, food trucks and arts & crafts vendors. Admission is free, and all vendors are welcome to participate. (Subscription: MDJ)

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Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Story Time — Maude P Ragsdale Hiram Library (11:30 AM)
• Baby Time — Dallas Public Library (11:30 AM)
• CAREing Paws — New Georgia Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Square Dance — Paulding Senior Center (6:30 PM)
• Tuesday Night Trivia — BB's Sports Bar & Grill (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Dallas-Hiram Patch Business News: If you're looking for job opportunities in the Dallas-Hiram area, Patch and ZipRecruiter have compiled a list of the newest job openings available in the region. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, there are several options to choose from. Click on any job title to learn more about the position and how to apply. Don't miss your chance to join a local business and grow your career. (Dallas-Hiram Patch Business News)
• Paulding County School District: Congratulations to Peter Guerrero and LaTerria Slay for being recognized as Star Staff for April 2023 by the Human Resources department. Peter Guerrero, the Central Office lead support ecthnologist, and LaTerria Slay, the cosmetology teacher at Paulding County High School, have undoubtedly demonstrated exceptional skills and dedication to their roles. Let us all join in celebrating their achievements and contributions to the PCSD community. (Paulding County School District via Facebook)
• Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library: Don't miss the opportunity to join our sensory friendly baby-palooza event on April 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration is mandatory, and we will be staggering arrival times to ensure that each child has enough space and time to explore the activities and toys at their own pace, with fewer distractions and overstimulation. Let's make this a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all the little ones. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Linda Marlow

About me: Linda Marlow is an experienced writer and communications professional with a diverse background in industries such as healthcare, education, publishing, and performing arts. She is a Dallas resident who is passionate about sharing the latest news and events happening in Paulding County through her writing. Linda is currently serving as a contributing writer for the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter, where she continues to use her storytelling skills to inform and engage the local community.

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