🌱 Tribute To Fallen Deputy + Concert/Fireworks + Ellianos Free Coffee

Welcome back, Dallas and Hiram. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 85 Low: 64.

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Here are the top five stories in and around Dallas and Hiram today:

1. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office shared a tribute to Deputy Marshall Samual Ervin, Jr., who was fatally shot in the line of duty on Sep. 8. Ervin is a graduate of East Paulding High School, where he met his wife Jodi. He is survived by Jodi and his two daughters, Mayleigh and Kourtlee, of Dallas. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
2. Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs invites the community to a family-friendly Concert and Fireworks at the Pole Barn in nearby Powder Springs. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 with festivities kicking off at 5 p.m. Attendees can enjoy food vendors, games, live music, and a firework show at dark. (City of Dallas Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
3. In celebration of National Coffee Day, Ellianos Coffee will be giving away free coffee. Anyone who heads to a drive-thru location on Thursday, Sep. 29 will receive one free medium hot or iced coffee (no other purchase necessary). Ellianos has three locations across metro Atlanta, including one in Dallas on Charlie Watts Drive. (CBS 46)
4. Want to enjoy some local drinks for a good cause? Just a short drive away in downtown Cartersville is the 3rd Annual Exchange Club Drink & Dash on Saturday, Sep. 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For $50, attendees will receive a t-shirt as well as beers from six local vendors. Click here to register or learn more about the event. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
5. If you're searching for a new home and don't want to leave the area, here are five of the latest homes in and around Dallas and Hiram. In Dallas, there's a 3 bedroom/1 bathroom for $315,000 as well as a 4 bedroom/3 bathroom for $600,000. Over in Hiram, a 4 bedroom/3 bathroom is going for $344,900. Visit the link for pictures, pricing, and additional specs for these and other local properties for sale. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Dallas Queen's Funeral At East Griffin Street, Dallas (All Day)
• Lit Help At New Georgia Public Library, Dallas (4:30 PM)
• Flip Circus At Town Center At Cobb, Kennesaw (7:30 PM; doors open at 6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Paulding County High School JROTC highlights the hard work of its participants. Click the link to see photos of their training. (The Paulding County High School JROTC via Facebook)
• Looking for something fun to do today with your little ones? The Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library invites you and your family to the Steam Engine Robo-Hour today (Monday, Sep. 19) at 4 p.m. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• If you missed any of the past week's high school sports matchups — including Hiram versus Drew — check out FOX 5 Atlanta's High 5 Sports recap. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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.