🌱 Traffic Stop Leads To Fatal Shootout In Dallas + GA Hispanic Caucus

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• Traffic stop led to fatal shootout in Dallas on Nov. 20
• Dallas Senate Majority Caucus Chairman announced the first Georgia Hispanic Caucus
• "Harry Potter" movie marathon today at Hiram-Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library

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

1. Yesterday, Nov. 20, a traffic stop at the intersection of Macland Road and Bobo Road in Dallas led to a chase and a shootout between a deputy and the suspect. The chase ended at West Memorial Drive adjacent to Bolton Furniture when the suspect was injured during a shootout with deputies. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, died while at the hospital. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will handle the case for the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. (11 Alive)
2. On Nov. 18, Senate Majority Caucus Chairman Jason Anavitarte (R-Dallas) and Representative-elect Rey Martinez (R-Loganville) announced the creation of the first Georgia Hispanic Caucus. The caucus will focus on issues that serve the community, elevating Hispanic values, and how to strengthen and unify Hispanic and Latino representation. (Fox 54 News Now)
3. Calling all Harry Potter fans! The "Harry Potter Party" today, Nov. 21, is a "Harry Potter" movie marathon from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will have themed activities for all ages at the Hiram-Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
4. On Nov. 30, join City of Hiram Councilwoman Melissa Bayardelle to chat about the community. "Coffee With a Councilor" will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Hiram-Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
5. A large five-bedroom home is for sale on Water Oak Way in Dallas for $294,900. View the link to see more homes on the market in the Dallas-Hiram area. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

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Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Art Exploration At Dallas Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Fox And Fall Sweeties - Set At Painting With A Twist, Douglasville (1:00 PM)
• Pet Photos With Santa At Arbor Place, Douglasville (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Paulding County Sheriff’s Office shared the news that Mrs. Judy Maxwell, who is a retiree of Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, passed away on Nov. 15, 2022. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• There is no Storytime today, Nov. 21, at the New Georgia Public Library. It will start again next week. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
• Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library is rebuilding the adult nonfiction section and there are a lot of new books! Browse the new books here. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Instagram)

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