🌱 Hurricane Ian Forces Football Games To Move + Update On Dead Victim

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In this issue, you'll learn about...

• Paulding County football games moved due to Hurricane Ian
• Police released the address of where the 17-year-old victim was found
• Public Hearing at Hiram Town Office on Sep. 29

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 47.

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

1. Paulding County School District has moved all of its Friday night football games to Thursday due to Hurricane Ian. Starting Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m., all of Georgia is in a State of Emergency due to the potential of flooding, downed trees, powerlines and debris. (WSB TV)
2. Police have released the address of where a 17-year-old gunshot victim was found dead on Saturday, Sep. 24. Police found the victim with a gunshot wound to the chest at a home in the Southern Oaks Subdivision located at 197 Southern Oaks Drive in Dallas. The suspect, 17-year-old Nathanial Kennedy, is being held in Paulding County jail without bond. The victim's identity had not been released as of Tuesday evening. (WSB TV)
3. A Public Hearing is set for Thursday, Sep. 29, at the Hiram Town Office. The hearing, starting at 7:15 p.m., is to adopt the new 2022-2023 General Assistance Appendices A through G of the existing GA Ordinance. The public can review the appendices ahead of the meeting – or after – by visiting the Town Office during normal business hours. (Sacopee Valley News)
4. An 18-year-old from Dallas, Sasha Hurtado, performed Bishop Briggs' "River" on The Voice during blind auditions. Two judges, John Legend and Camila Cabello, turned their chairs to signal they wanted Sasha on their team. Sasha chose Team Camila in the end. (Southern Minn)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The Paulding County Government is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include deputy clerk, animal control officer, and communications officer. Visit the county's website for job details and application information. (Paulding County Government)

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Today in and around Dallas-Hiram:

• North Paulding Networking At Rodney's Restaurant (8:00 AM)
• Homeschool Wednesday: Fall Tree Painting At New Georgia Public Library (11:00 AM)
• North Georgia State Fair At Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta home price has increased 221.7 percent from 2011 to 2021. View the link to see the complete 10-year home price evaluation in the Atlanta metro area. (Point 2 Homes)
• Grab your car, truck, bike, or jeep and head to the Cruise-In event on Oct. 1 at the American Legion Post 111. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. (Car Cruise Finder)
• Do you love anime? Don't miss Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library's special Black Butler-themed tea party for the Anime Club on Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m., for ages 13 to 18. Registration is required for this event! (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.