🌱 UGA Bulldogs Player And Staff Member Crash + radKIDS Program Begins

Morning, Dallas-Hiram. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Dallas-Hiram Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll learn about:

• UGA Bulldogs player and staff member die in weekend car crash.
• radKIDS program helps kids make safer, smarter decisions.
• Celebrate MLK Day at Sparkles in Hiram.

But first, today's weather:

Increasing cloudiness. High: 56 Low: 49.

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

1. Bulldogs fans across Georgia mourn the loss of 20-year-old Devin Willock, an offensive lineman for the UGA Bulldogs, and 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, a recruiting staff member. According to police, they received news of a single-car crash at 2:45 a.m. on Sunday on Barnett Shoals Road. LeCroy died at the hospital and Willock died at the scene. Two other members of the football program were in the vehicle and were injured but are stable. Their names have not yet been released. (CW33 Dallas)
2. If you're looking for plans to celebrate Valentine's Day, look no further! Vintage Wine Bar in Dallas is hosting a Valentine Charcuterie Class on Feb. 4 at 2:00 p.m. You'll make your own heart-themed charcuterie board and make your own dipped strawberries. Tickets can be purchased here. (Vintage Wine Bar via Facebook)
3. A new program created by the City of Dallas Parks & Recreation and the City of Dallas Police Department aims to help educate children about making safe decisions. radKIDS is a free program that requires registration. It's designed for children ages 7 to 12. More detailed information and a registration page can be found on the Dallas Government page. (City of Dallas Parks & Rec via Facebook)
4. In honor of MLK Day, the Sparkles Hiram skating rink is providing fun for the whole family. Tickets on Monday are buy one, get one free. The skating rink is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy the holiday as a community! (Sparkles Hiram via Facebook)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Paulding community? Paulding County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including a part-time kennel technician, a temporary full-time court coordinator, and a part-time records tech at the Sherrif's office. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Paulding County)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Martin Luther King Jr Day Event At Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Marietta (10:00 AM)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service At Acworth Community Center, Acworth (8:30 AM)
• Introduction to Sewing At Cultural Arts Council, Douglasville (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library will be hosting a magical party at the end of the month. On Saturday, Jan. 11, the library will host a unicorn party with themed crafts, games and snacks! The fun gets started at 11:00 a.m. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• The 12U Roswell Bucs have openings for a few baseball players to join the team at Cooperstown Dreams Park field from Jun. 15 through 21. This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cooperstown, NY, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Players must be 12 and cannot turn 13 before May 1. There is a preference for players who can pitch or catch. Tryouts are Sunday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. at Hembree Park in Roswell on Field 3. (City of Dallas via Facebook)
• Celebrate Valentine's Day with your favorite gal pals at the Be My Galentine Downtown Shopping Night in Dallas. There will be special discounts and offers, a pop-up flower cart, themed food and drinks, and more. The event will be on Feb. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. (Dallas Parks & Rec via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.