🌱 Water Testing Report + Shelter Adoption Event + BroncoFest Saturday

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny with a thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 71.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. The City of Dallas has released its annual water testing report based on the latest testing data collected last year. The report contains information about the source of water consumed in Paulding County, its constituents, and the health risks associated with any contaminants. Interested parties can download the full report by visiting the City of Dallas website. (City of Dallas, GA)
2. The 2022-2023 school year in the Paulding County School District began yesterday, and district officials are reminding parents to complete their Infinite Campus Parent Portal registration. Beginning this year, parents will also be required to sign an electronic signature acknowledging they have read the Parent-Student Information Guide. Families can access Infinite Campus through the Parent Dashboard on the school's website. (Paulding County School District)
3. Paulding County Animal Control is hosting its annual Clear the Shelters event all August long. Adoption fees will be waved now through Aug. 5, and additional discounts will be offered throughout the rest of the month. Keep an eye on the shelter's Facebook page for surprise promotions, or stop by the shelter to learn more about rescuing a pet yourself. (Paulding County Animal Control via Facebook)
4. BroncoFest takes place this Saturday, Aug. 6, at Hardy Family Ford in Dallas. Stop by between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to enjoy food trucks, vendors, and a chance to win a brand new 2022 Bronco Sport. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Kiwanis of Paulding. (The Dallas New Era via Facebook)
5. Last Sunday, Jul. 31, Paulding County water dispatch received an alarm around 4:50 p.m. and dispatched personnel to the Due West Pump Station to stop an overflow into Possum Creek. The pump was placed into manual operation and upon arrival on site, electricians replaced a faulty relay. As of Monday, Aug. 1, the relay had been effectively replaced and the station was returned to normal operation. (Paulding County, Georgia via Facebook)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• West Georgia Weekly Networking At Piece Of Heaven (10:30 AM)
• Teacher Tuesday At Bucking Goat Brewing Company (3:00 PM)
• City Council Regular Session At Hiram City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job in Paulding County? Don't miss this roundup of open job listings in the Dallas-Hiram area. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• The West Georgia Beekeeping Association is offering a presentation on how to get started with beekeeping at the Dallas Public Library next week! Stop by next Monday, Aug. 8, at 4:00 p.m. to hear what all the buzz is about. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)
• Paulding County's annual National Night Out takes place tonight on Main Street in Downtown Dallas! Stop by from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to enjoy food trucks, a bounce house, and more family fun! (Paulding Tourism via Facebook)

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— 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.