Hey, neighbors! It’s me, Sean Peek, your host of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Let’s get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town.
First, today’s weather:
A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 88 Low: 74.
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Here are the top stories today in Dallas-Hiram:
- Friends and family will say goodbye to Curtis Wayne Tant of Lineville this afternoon. Tant, who was born in Cobb County and graduated from Paulding County High School, loved working on vehicles and was a mechanic for most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Linda, and two stepsons and four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will take place at 2:00 pm at Clark Funeral Home in Hiram. (Randolph Leader)
- National Hot Dog Day is today! Here’s how you can score a free glizzy from The Original Hot Dog Factory. While the holiday is today, Jul. 20, The Original Hot Dog Factory will be celebrating on Friday. Visit any of the restaurant’s many locations on Friday between noon and 4:00 pm to get your free sausage sandwich. (Macon Telegraph)
- If you’re looking to purchase some property, Patch put together a prudent list for your personal. Five new home listings and one upcoming Saturday open house await you on the other side of that link. From a $320,000, 1,200-square-foot house on Harvest Way in Hiram to a $560,000, 2,107-square-foot home on Bentleaf Drive in Dallas, there’s an option for everybody. Click the link and start shopping. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
- Paulding County is looking for a part-time kennel technician. The position is for up to 29 hours per week with no available benefits. Applicants must be able to perform basic math and operate a kennel for animal control. If you’re interested or want to learn more, click the link and check out the position. (Paulding County Government)
- Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative was presented with a sustainability award for its electric vehicle implementation. The Energy Matters Award was presented by Public Service Commissioner and Vice Chair Tim Echols. The electric membership cooperative installed public charging stations at their offices, as well as creating home charger rebates for people interested in purchasing their own electric vehicle. The cooperative serves members across seven different Georgia counties, including Paulding County. (The Dallas New Era)
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- Paulding County Sheriff’s Office shared some important tips for safety ahead of back-to-school season. Click the link to read a whole lot of good information on how to stay safe in school zones and around school buses. (Paulding County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
- Bazinga! City of Dallas, Georgia – Government shared an upcoming Big Bang Theory Trivia night. It’ll all be in a hot dense state this Friday, Jul. 22 at 7:00 pm (City of Dallas, Georgia – Government via Facebook)
- Dallas Public Library shared photos from Family Fun & Game Day. The event was a great opportunity for the whole family to have a good time together. Click the link to see photos. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)
Alrighty, you’re all good 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.
