🌱 Teens Arrested For Break-Ins + Woman Impersonating Officer Arrested

Hello, friends! It's me, Linda Marlow, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• Four teens arrested for car break-ins, possession of stolen property and firearms.
• Woman arrested in Dallas for impersonating GBI officer and making threats.
• Animal welfare advocates rally at Georgia Capitol, urge task force creation.

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

1. Four teenagers were apprehended after breaking into several cars at an apartment complex in Douglasville. The suspects were chased by police and three were taken into custody almost immediately after exiting their vehicle, with all three possessing handguns. The fourth suspect was tracked down and apprehended by a K9 officer. The suspects have been charged with various crimes, including possession of stolen property and possession of firearms during the commission of a felony. (Patch)
2. A woman was arrested in Dallas after allegedly pretending to be a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) officer. She was charged with impersonating a public officer, a felony, and booked into the Cobb County jail. Authorities obtained a warrant for her arrest after being involved in several incidents including making threats against law enforcement. The suspect was eventually identified from previous incidents and arrested by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Advocates for animal welfare held an animal abuse rally at the Georgia state capitol, urging Gov. Brian Kemp to create a task force that addresses animal cruelty in the state. This comes after a man was arrested in DeKalb County in connection with an animal cruelty case that was caught on video. The video shows a man chasing a dog down a flight of stairs, punching it, and then slamming it against a concrete wall. Police officials have identified Mekhi Jackson as the man in the video and have confirmed that the DeKalb County Police Department has taken over the investigation. (Atlanta News First)
4. Jenna Jambeck, a Ph.D. environmental engineer at the University of Georgia, has been honored as one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year in 2022 for her significant contributions in tackling the pollution crisis. Her research on plastic pollution in the world's oceans and her co-founding of the Marine Debris Tracker app have shed light on the magnitude of the plastic problem. She received the MacArthur Fellowship Grant for her work and encourages engineers to stay true to themselves, be creative, and persist through adversity. (Savannah Now)

Today in the Dallas-Hiram area:

• Mommy Meet Up - Dallas Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Storytime - New Georgia Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Baby/Toddler Storytime - Douglas County Public Library (10:30)
• Pinochle - Paulding Senior Center (2:00-4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch Real Estate News: If you're looking for a new home in the Dallas-Hiram area, there are five new listings available to consider. These properties range in price from $179,900 to $429,000 and include a house in the Dallas area with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. To learn more about any of these properties, simply click on the address provided. (Patch Real Estate News)
• City of Marietta: Are you a local musician looking for an opportunity to showcase your talent and earn some cash? Look no further than the 45th Annual May-Retta Daze Festival, where the City of Marietta is seeking local musicians to perform live acoustic sets throughout the two-day event. With a wide variety of arts and crafts, festival food, and a kid's zone, the event offers something for everyone. Event locaiton is Glover Park in the Historic Marietta Square, May 6-7. (City of Marietta via Cobb County Courier)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Barretts Bend: Dependable Services LLC offers a range of services to Barrett Chase neighbors including mowing, edging, trimming, and blowing, all for the low price of $40. Hurry and book your appointment today, as the season schedule is almost full. 404-698-8416. (Nextdoor)

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— 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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