Category: Local News
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Railway maintenance requiring Main Street closures starting on Jan. 20 in Hiram
Get ready to detour around Main Street in Hiram in the coming days as the city prepares for a road closure as men get working on the railroad, all the live long day. The City of Hiram announced this morning that a road closure is coming up on Tuesday, January 20 as part of a…
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EPHS students earn scholarships for help with City of Dallas’ New Years Challenge video
A local gym provided some help to local students who will have a few extra dollars for their freshmen year of college coming up after the trio of youth helped out with a City of Dallas project. Abb’s Muscle & Fitness Gym in Dallas provided scholarships for Jaylen Jones, Alana (Paige) Kirby and Annabelle Nyugen…
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Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics is coming up in February
Willing to take a cold plunge for a good cause? Paulding Public Safety Appreciation is set to host the 2026 edition of the Paulding County Polar Bear Plunge coming up on Saturday, February 7. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. at Rountree Recreation at 172 Shipp Circle in Hiram. Registration to participate is $40…
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Bridge work requiring detour from Morningside Drive
Work to replace a bridge over Morningside Drive began last week, and will continue until July requiring a detour for drivers who are used to using the roadway to move past major thoroughfares. Folks who live on Morningside Drive on either side of the bridge will still be able to access neighborhoods and driveways along…
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Dallas Women’s Club building begins ‘restoration era’
The Dallas Women’s Club is finally getting its much-needed update. The clubhouse built in 1921 has graced the corner in downtown Dallas for more than a century, and over the past months the project to preserve its historic essence and also modernize facilities within has been underway starting from the inside, along with fundraising efforts…
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Nominations open for Chamber’s 65th annual Awards Gala
Know a business that is a member of the Chamber of Commerce that deserves to be recognized? Maybe someone who has taken the time to put forth their best effort over the year? The Paulding County Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from you. The organization is preparing for their 65th annual Awards Gala scheduled…
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Crossroads Elementary School will open for 2026-27 year
The Paulding County School District provided an update on what will be the 20th elementary school, soon to be open for students next door to an existing campus. Crossroads Elementary School will open its doors for the 2026-27 school year per the PCSD social media post added on Tuesday. The campus is already moving toward…
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Main Street Markets and Hopp Frogg Music awarded grants
Two local businesses in Downtown Dallas were given a small bit of help with grant money awarded to help them succeed and grow. The Dallas Downtown Development Authority, members of City Council and the Main Street Advisory Board were on hand to ensure that Main Street Markets and Hopp Frogg Music receive BOOST Grant checks.…
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Local RV repair shop clears cafeteria debt for students
Students who get their meals from the cafeteria and owed the school for the cost of breakfast and lunch can breathe a sigh of relief at Paulding County High School. One local business cut a check to ensure that those costs are covered to end 2025. Paulding County High School offered their appreciation to Bleakley…
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Chamber announces new office hours starting in 2026
The Paulding County Chamber of Commerce announced on social media this morning that they’ll be changing their office hours starting with the New Year. The Chamber is set to change hours to in-office on Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as normal, but their offices will now be closed on Fridays to…