🌱 Patch AM: How a Dallas cadet turned UNG’s toughest challenges into opportunity

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Dallas cadet turned UNG's toughest challenges into opportunity

Also on today's calendar: Blood Drive at Hope Church and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, warm and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Officers grew thanks to opportunities at UNG (ung.edu) — A University of North Georgia cadet from Dallas is highlighting how demanding coursework, ROTC training, and study abroad in Taiwan shaped his work ethic and leadership skills. Along with his sister from nearby Hiram, he credits UNG's programs, mentors, and alumni support for helping them grow as leaders and encourages future cadets to embrace challenges and opportunities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dallas

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• The Art of Auditioning (Ages 13-18) - Dallas, GA 2026 →
  Dallas Theater & Civic Center, 121 E Griffin St, Dallas
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Blood Drive at Hope Church →
  1970 Charles Hardy Pkwy, Dallas
  2:00 pm
• September 15, 2026 Development Waiver Review Committee →
  Dallas GA
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Open Play Mahjong + Mahj 102 Lessons →
  Three Strands Vineyard and Winery, 1505 Willow Springs Road, Dallas
• Paulding County WSAB Meeting →
  Dallas GA
  8:30 am
• Paulding County Airport Authority Board of Directors Meeting →
  730 Airport Parkway, Dallas
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Foxberry Farm CT, Dressage Schooling Show →
  Foxberry Farm, 2340 School Rd., Dallas
Sunday September 20
• Fall mini shadow box workshop @ EKs Art Barn →
  EKs Art Barn, 420 Ponderosa Trail, Dallas
  2:00 pm
• Fall mini shadow box workshop →
  EKs Art Barn, 420 Ponderosa Trail, Dallas
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Board Of Commissioners Work Session →
  Dallas GA
  10:00 am
• September 22, 2026 Planning Commission →
  Dallas GA
  2:00 pm
• Board of Commissioners Board Meeting →
  Dallas GA
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is Loki.
  He's been missing exactly 3 weeks. That means 3 weeks with out his medication. Please if you have found him take him to paulding animal control. I go… (Nextdoor Crimson Dr)
• Is there anyone in the area who can help me get my cat out of a tree?
  It's pretty high and she's been up there for a couple days. She's answering me when I talk to her I just don't have anything tall enough to get to her (Nextdoor Braswell Mountain)

• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Postal Clerk in Dallas. Apply here.
• Paulding County School District posted a job opening for School Bookkeeper (203) (Anticipated Vacancy 2026-2027) in Dallas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dallas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Powder Springs

• How much do you know about law enforcement agencies in Cobb County? take Part 3 of our quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com)
• STRecruiting Notebook 9-11: Recruiting visits are lined up for Clemson and South Carolina for Saturday night (sportstalksc.com)

Austell

• 2734 Double Iron Dr, Austell, GA 30106 (zillow.com)
• Remembering 9/11, the State Fair, Taste of Smyrna, and More – Bright Side Weekly 9/11/26 (brightsidecobb.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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