Voting Now Open for Hiram Mayor’s Race

Voting also continues for those wishing to weigh in on the presidential race.

PatchCast: WellStar Challenge Rejected; OSHA Probes Company

Here's your roundup of regional headlines for Monday, Feb. 27.

Saturday’s Alright for Voting

Paulding voters can cast ballots today. More opportunities to vote will open up Monday.

Food Scores: China Wok Earns a C

See how nine local establishments fared in the food scores for Feb. 18-24.

Turnout Still Low, But Voting Opportunities To Increase

Paulding voters can cast ballots Saturday, while more voting locations will open up next week.

PatchCast: Murder Trial Delayed; Teens Suspected in Thefts

Here's your roundup of regional headlines for Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Braddock: Family, Child Safety Bills Being Considered

Abuse victims, students with diabetes and student athletes are the focus of several current House bills.

Food Scores: China Wok Earns 52

See how seven local establishments fared in the food scores for Feb. 11-17.

PatchCast: Traffic Stop Nets Weed; K-9 Show

Here's your roundup of regional headlines for Friday, Feb. 17.

PatchCast: Child Safety Program; Kroger Lawsuit

Here's your roundup of regional headlines for Thursday, Feb. 16.

Water Conservation Pushed due to Low Lake Levels

Officials with the Metro Water District warn of need to conserve water. Lake Lanier levels remain low and dry conditions are predicted for spring and early summer.

PatchCast: Paulding Redistricting; Victim's Mother Sues

Here's your roundup of regional headlines for Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Hiram Council Approves City Charter Amendment

A resolution that could eventually lead to the addition of a city manager will be sent to the state legislature.

Board Approves Middle School Redistricting Plan

Several parents expressed dismay and anger of board members’ approval of Paulding Schools’ middle school redistricting plan.

Paulding Reservoir To Cost $2.8 Million

The proposed Richland Creek Reservoir was discussed during the Paulding County Board of Commissioners' work session Tuesday morning.

School Redistricting Plans Up for Board Consideration

Changes to schools’ attendance zone boundaries will be considered by Paulding School Board members at tonight’s meeting. Dallas-Hiram Patch will be live-blogging the meeting.

Despite Opposition, Redistricting Proposal To Remain As Is

Paulding County School Board members are set to consider Tuesday a plan to redistrict four middle schools and establish an attendance zone for the system’s newest middle school. Several parents have expressed their disagreement over the proposed plan.

Hiram City Council Re-Evaluating City Charter

A change to the charter would be sent to the Georgia General Assembly for its approval.

Early Voting Begins Today

Those wishing to avoid election day lines can visit the county elections office through March 2.

PatchCast: Homicide Case; School Builder Hired

Here's your roundup of regional headlines for Monday, Feb. 13.

Food Scores: Two Restaurants Earn C's

See how 13 local establishments fared in the food scores for Feb. 4-10.

PatchCast: Missing Boy Found Safe; City's 'Worst Property'

Here's your roundup of regional headlines for Friday, Feb. 10.

Letter: County's Reservoir Plans Don't Hold Water

Joe Cook, executive director & riverkeeper for the Coosa River Basin Initiative, contends that Paulding's plans for the Richland Creek Reservoir may create a "dam to nowhere."

PatchCast: Scholarship's Bartow Connection; Aquatic Center

Here's your roundup of regional headlines for Thursday, Feb. 9.

PatchCast: Killer's Last Interview; School Redistricting

Here's your roundup of regional headlines for Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Tornado Test Set for 9 a.m.

As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the National Weather Service will conduct a tornado drill today at 9 a.m.

Updated P.B. Ritch Redistricting Map Released

The current plan now calls for students to be moved to two other schools versus three schools that were named in the previous plan.

Austin To Give 'State of the County' March 1

David Austin, chairman of the Paulding County Board of Commissioners, will serve as the keynote speaker of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce's Georgia Power Luncheon in March.

Today Last Day for Voter Registration

Paulding voters have as many as two elections coming up on March 6, but today is the deadline to register in order to cast ballots in them.

PatchCast: Fatal Crash; Robber Apologizes

Here's a roundup of regional headlines for Monday, Feb. 6.

Braddock Highlights General Assembly's Third Week

State Rep. Paulette Braddock says Paulding residents can voice their concerns about "red tape" that may hinder small businesses in the community.

Execution Halted, Boortz Speaks, Redistricting Issue

As a new week begins, take a few minutes to recap our top headlines from last week, Jan. 29-Feb. 4.

Food Scores: Cedarcrest Tavern Scores 54

See how 15 local establishments fared in the food scores for Jan. 28-Feb. 3.

PatchCast: Firefighters Arrested; ATM Thief Sought

Here's a roundup of regional headlines for Friday, Feb. 3.

Hiram Council Could Propose Change to Charter

A special called meeting is set for tonight at 6 to potentially forward a proposed change to the city charter to local legislators.

Boortz Talks Politics at Paulding Chamber's Dinner

See highlights of Neal Boortz's keynote speech from Thursday's Paulding Chamber of Commerce dinner.

PatchCast: Food Taken from Nonprofit; Money Raised for K-9

Here's a roundup of regional headlines for Monday, Jan. 30.

Braddock Outlines General Assembly's Start

State Rep. Paulette Braddock says the first weeks of the Georgia General Assembly's 2012 session have been a great start.

Food Scores: Unsatisfactory Grades for Three Restaurants

See how 20 local establishments fared in the food scores for Jan. 21-27.

PatchCast: Jogger Struck; OSHA Violations; Instructor Charged

Here's a roundup of regional headlines for Friday, Jan. 27.