🌱 Six Flags Over Georgia Hiring + 2022-2023 District Spelling Bee

Good morning, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Dallas-Hiram and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Today's briefing includes...

• Six Flags Over Georgia is hiring for all positions.
• Mableton mayoral candidate disqualified.
• Train stuck on tracks in nearby Marietta.

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 61 Low: 36.

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

1. If you're in need of a job, Six Flags Over Georgia in nearby Austell is hiring. The park is looking to hire for all positions within the park, including Ride Operators, Food Services, Park Services Clean Team, Retail/Rentals, and more. To learn more and apply, click here. (Hiram High School)
2. In nearby Mableton, a candidate has been disqualified for the mayoral election. On Tuesday, Cobb County Elections Director Janine Eveler said boxing coach and reverend Henry Okafor's name was removed from the ballot due to a bounced check for the qualifying fee payment. The check was bounced due to insufficient funds; according to court officials, Okafor can have his name re-added to the ballot if he can show evidence the bounced check was a bank error by Feb. 3. The disqualification comes a day after a Mableton city council candidate, Paul Chukelu, was disqualified for the same reason. (Patch)
3. The Paulding College & Career Academy will be hosting an open house next month. The open house is meant to be a way for residents to learn about the pathways offered at PCCA and to learn how students are prepared for careers post-graduation. The open house will take place on Feb. 2 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. For more information on the open house, click here. (Paulding College & Career Academy)
4. All crossings near Marietta Square (about 30 minutes from the Dallas-Hiram area) were closed on Tuesday due to a train stuck on the tracks. Drivers were encouraged to look for alternate routes as the train blocked Whitlock Avenue and surrounding streets. As of this writing, all railroad crossings are closed until further notice. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. The Paulding County School District is inviting the public to the 2022-2023 District Spelling Bee at East Paulding High School! Elementary and middle school students who won at the school level in December will be competing in the upcoming event. The spelling bee will take place on Jan. 27 at 9:00 a.m. in the East Paulding High Auditorium. (Paulding County School District)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking At Rodney's Restaurant (8:00 AM)
• Storytime At The Avenue West Cobb, Marietta (11:00 AM)
• Business Fundamentals At Douglas County Public Library, Douglasville (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Coheed and Cambria have announced 2023 tour dates with Deafheaven as the opener. They will be headed to Tabernacle in Atlanta on May 20. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 27 at 10:00 a.m. (Revolver Magazine)
• The New Georgia Public Library will have sensory stations at its Homeschool Wednesday event today at 1:00 p.m. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• The Paulding County School District offered congratulations to its January 2023 Partner of the Month, Paulding Wellstar Hospital! (Pauling County School District via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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.