🌱 Winter Weather Turns Deadly + 'The Legacy Of Bethlehem' Event

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Today you'll learn about...

• Winter weather turns deadly.
• 'The Legacy Of Bethlehem' Event takes you back in time.
• Paulding County Sheriff's Office is hiring for Patrol Division officers.

But first, today's weather:

Showers early in the morning. High: 55 Low: 35.

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

1. The severe weather outbreak across the South has officially become deadly. On Tuesday night, a Louisiana mother and her eight-year-old son were killed by a tornado. Another two dozen people may have been injured by the incident. Georgia is bracing for severe thunderstorms, intermittent flooding, and the increasing likelihood of tornadoes. (Fox Weather)
2. Local businesses are a cornerstone of our community. If you want to support them, there's no shortage of upcoming events with the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, including Perdomo Cigars Ugly Sweater Event on Dec. 16, Silver Comet Ball Drop New Years Celebration on Dec. 31, and GreyStone Power Luncheon on Feb. 2. Visit the Chamber website for the full list of upcoming Chamber and member events. (Paulding Chamber of Commerce)
3. On Dec. 19, you can experience life at the time of Jesus' birth as if you were there. 'The Legacy of Bethlehem' event will take you back in time to the city of David. There, you'll explore the sights and sounds of the city - while trying to find a place to spend the night. The event will be held at The Dallas Theatre. (Showclix)
4. Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for openings in the Patrol Division. The open positions are for Georgia P.O.S.T Certified Peace Officers. The roles include benefits and bonus incentives. More information is available on the Sheriff's Office's free mobile app. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
5. House hunting on the internet can sometimes leave you wanting. While listing images can help, they're no replacement for the real thing. That’s the beauty of the IRL open house: No more guesswork involved! Ready to see what's out there? To help you out, here's a list of the five recently listed homes on the open-house circuit in the Dallas-Hiram area. That way, you can get a feel for what kinds of properties are available before making the big decision. Happy hunting! (Dallas-Hiram Patch)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night at Mt. Tabor Park (7:00 AM)
• Baby Time at Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Winter Wellness With Essential Oils Workshop at The Dallas Markets (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Paulding County School District has presented its December Star Staff Recognition Awards! Congratulations to the winners — you're all stars to us! (Paulding County School District via Facebook)
• Lenox Square is holding a clothing drive for the Shepherd Center in nearby Atlanta. You can donate any new or gently used winter clothes and shoes to help people this holiday season. Reporter Newspapers)
• Have you been to the Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library lately? They've set up an amazing book tree you won't want to miss! (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)
• Did you attend the City of Hiram's 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting? Then be sure to thank everyone who helped make it a magical time! (City of Hiram via Facebook)
• Today, the New Georgia Public Library is having an information session about wills and proxies. This is a great way to learn how to protect yourself and your assets. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox 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.