🌱 Warming Stations Open Ahead Of Cold + Reindeer Road Sledding Fun

Hello there, Dallas-Hiram! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• Warming stations open across Georgia
• New EMS coordinator for Paulding County selected
• Reindeer Road brightens the night with holiday lights

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; windy, frigid. High: 20 Low: 10.

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

1. With Georgia under emergency conditions due to the impending winter storm, multiple warming centers across the region are opening their doors to the homeless. Paulding County has one warming station, which is located in Dallas. Pickett's Mill Battlefield will be open from now through Dec. 26. (11ALIVE)
2. An executive session by the Village Council has determined who will be the new EMS Coordinator for Pauling County. Thomas Shrider has been selected for the role. He is a current member of the EMS Squad. His duties will begin on Jan. 1. Shrider replaces Dave Foltz, who resigned earlier this year. (Progress Newspaper)
3. Enjoy a night out on the town with a live performance at the Dallas Theater! This season's next show is "James Gregory: The Funniest Man in America" on Jan. 8. Since they've added their 2o23 schedule, you can start planning now for the shows you don't want to miss. Tickets are available for purchase online; visit the Dallas Theater website for more details on this season's shows. (Dallas Theater)
4. The World of Illumination is bringing you Reindeer Road! Grab a sled and dive down mountains, glacial peaks, ice caves, and much more. You'll get to see Santa's Workshop, which is the world's largest animated toy shop! The event, located at 250 Cobb Parkway N in nearby Marietta, begins on Jan. 1. (AARP)
5. If you’re wanting to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your life, you should check out these shelters in the Dallas-Hiram area for a pet to take home. These are just a few of the animals throughout Dallas-Hiram looking for their forever home, from cuddly puppies to playful cats. Take a look, and see if one of these pets will be your new furry friend. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• Christmas At West Ridge Church (5:00 PM)
• Glow Throw & 80's Dance Party at Ironmonger Brewing Company, Marietta (5:00 PM)
• Dos Hombres Live at The Box Sports Bar & Grill (8:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out at STARR Food & Hookah Lounge (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Phoenix at Dallas Senior Living Community donated socks that they collected to help those in need. Thank you for your kind donations! (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
• Want to support Paulding Public Safety Appreciation? Come on by and see their lovely Christmas light display! (Paulding Public Safety Appreciation, Inc. via Facebook)
• The New Georgia Public Library has big plans for 2023. Check out the link to see some of the upcoming events! (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.