🌱 Sheriffs Search For Runaway + State COVID Vaccine Mandates May End

Hi there, Dallas-Hiram. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. Today you'll learn about:

• Paulding County sheriffs are searching for a teen who ran away.
• State mandates for COVID-19 vaccines might be lifted.
• Reinhardt University signs Paulding County students to play football.

But first, today's weather:

Clearing and breezy. High: 46 Low: 23.

🏘️ Looking to differentiate yourself from other real estate agents in Dallas-Hiram? Partner with the Dallas-Hiram Patch and gain access to a targeted, engaged audience through our premium newsletter sponsorships. Click here to learn more.

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

1. Jason Tyler Scott, 17, ran away from his home earlier this week, and officials are still searching for him. He was last seen wearing dark blue sweatpants, a blue shirt, black Crocs, and a blue jacket near 542 Twin Oaks Lane in Dallas. Please call 911 or send a message via the Paulding Sheriff mobile app if you have any information. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
2. State COVID-19 vaccine mandates may be gone for good. In 2022, Georgia lawmakers put a one-year ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by schools and most state and local government agencies. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted on Wednesday 7-2 to advance Senate Bill 1, which makes the ban permanent, to the full Senate. The current ban will expire on Jun. 30 in the state if lawmakers don’t act. (WSB-TV)
3. Signing day at Reinhardt University included multiple Paulding County football players. According to Coach Miller, the new class with 54 athletes has many skilled players, which will add weapons to an already talented roster. The first game is scheduled for Sep. 2 at home against Faulkner University as the team strives to win the Appalachian Athletic Conference again! (Victory Sports Network)
4. A Georgia resident won $1 million from a Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket. The Texas Lottery reported a resident in Lyons (who requested to remain anonymous) had claimed the winning million-dollar ticket in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game "200X Cash Blitz." Overall odds of winning any prize in the game are one in 3.68 million. (CW33 Dallas)
5. Fake events are appearing on the Dallas Civic Center's Facebook page. The Dallas City Government warned that fake events had been posted on Facebook asking vendors for money upfront. You can call the Civic Center at 770-445-5180 or email dallastheater@gmail.com with questions regarding an event or if you suspect an event is fake. (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Craft Kit Friday At New Georgia Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Elementary Bowling At Stars And Strikes Family Entertainment Centers (9:00 AM)
• Valentine Birdfeeders At New Georgia Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Learn how to make the best choice for your future at Life Skills 101 at 2 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the New Georgia Public Library. The session will focus on how to choose the right college for you, as well as information about scholarships and student loans. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Autumn Warner, Jaylan Cooper, Janiyah Dre, and Luke Rojas for receiving the Elementary School Citizenship Award! The City of Hiram Mayor and Council recognized the students and thanked the NinjaFIT Obstacle Training Facility for supporting Hiram Elementary School. Go Hornets! (City of Hiram via Facebook)
• Many animals in and around the Dallas-Hiram area still need forever homes. New dogs, cats, and other pets are available for adoption at local Dallas-Hiram shelters. Click the link for this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Events:

• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Chattahoochee Technical College on February 6th & 8th (February 6)
• Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward (Live)! (February 23)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.