🌱 State Of Emergency In Paulding County + Dallas Chili Cook-Off

Hello again, everybody! It's Thursday in Dallas-Hiram and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including news on:

• Paulding County's State of Emergency due to Hurrican Ian
• Scheduled upcoming City Council Meetings
• Dallas' Chili Cook-Off's strict rules and regulations

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 75 Low: 54.

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

1. Paulding County is now in a state of emergency due to Hurricane Ian. It went into effect this Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for all of the state's counties. Georgia's State Operations Center has been activated to respond to Hurricane Ian. The tropical storm is expected to leave Georgia on Sunday. (WSBTV)
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 the GreyStone Power Luncheon on Oct. 6, First Friday VIBE$ on Oct. 7, and Heart 4 Heroes on Nov. 5. Visit the Chamber website for the full list of upcoming Chamber and member events. (Paulding Chamber of Commerce)
3. The next Hiram City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4. The meeting will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hiram Municipal Annex. The agenda for the meeting has not been published, yet. (City of Hiram)
4. Dallas' next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 11. The meeting will start at 5:15 p.m. after the 4:00 p.m. work session. The agenda for the meeting will be posted at this link closer to the date. (City of Dallas)
5. Dallas' Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12. The chili tastings will start at 2:00 p.m. The event has strict rules and regulations for contestants. Booths must be set up by 10:00 a.m. and vehicles must be removed from the area. Each chili must be cooked on the premises. Preparation is allowed off-site. A minimum of three gallons must be cooked. Judging will start at 5:00 p.m. (City of Dallas)

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Note: Patch readers are strongly encouraged to use caution and follow safety protocol when choosing to attend an event as Hurricane Ian approaches. These events are accurate as of the newsletter's writing, but please check with the event organizer for the most recent status update.

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Poo-Up Park Picnic At Mt. Tabor Park, Dallas (7:00 AM)
• LEGO Club At New Georgia Public Library, Dallas (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Paulding County Sheriff's Office reports that it has been training deputies on new reporting software. The software's changes will better support the deputies while they perform their daily duties. (Paulding County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Hiram High School has been able to identify the source of the copycat threat message posted on social media Monday night. The Paulding Sheriff's Office is now conducting a criminal investigation around the incident. Any additional questions can be answered by contacting the school. (Hiram High School via Facebook)
• The Dallas Police Department's new initiative allows residents to register security cameras. The initiative is completely voluntary and is meant to support the department in solving crimes that may occur within the community. Click to register your security camera today. (City of Dallas)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.