In Paulding County, 10,890 of us experience food insecurity. 17,858 of us are receiving SNAP benefits. 1 in 16 of us are living below the poverty line. These are statistics that likely remain unknown to the average person, but Lisa Gibson, owner and founder of the non-profit A Buddy’s Hope, has dedicated the past decade of her life to fixing them.
The Annual Austin Reunion will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Georgia (401 Main Street, Dallas). Doors will open at 11:45, and a covered dish lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish to share. Paper products and beverages will be provided.
The Dallas Garden Club hosted its Flower Show this Spring, "Derby Days-2025". The show was held at Dallas First United Methodist Church in downtown Dallas. Club members submitted entries for both the Design and Horticulture Divisions.
Congratulations to Bennett Morrison! We’re excited to share that Bennett Morrison has been selected as the recipient of the 14th annual Zachary Williamson Memorial Scholarship. A recent graduate of North Paulding High School’s Class of 2025, Bennett truly stands out as a student-athlete who reflects the values this scholarship was created to honor.
When William Lee Clinton (or Mr. Bill, by his family and friends), was born on July 3rd, 1925, it was a very different world. Calvin Coolidge was president, movies were still silent, and the “Chicago Cardinals” were the NFL champions.
The Paulding Fine Arts Association is pleased to announce they have awarded the 2025 Doris Butz Fine Arts Scholarship to Paulding County High School graduate, Lauryn Eshietedoho.
Saturday, June 28th at 10 A.M. (CDT) Chattooga Riverfront, Recreational, & Residential Property
The Paulding County Fire Department is gearing up for its 4th annual Junior Firefighter Summer Camp, set to take place July 14–18, 2025. Open to middle school students, the program offers a hands-on introduction to the exciting and challenging world of firefighting—completely free of charge.
Congratulations to the Paulding 4-H Shotgun Team for competing in the 2025 GA Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Match at the Forest City Gun Club in Savannah on May 24-25, 2025. Georgia 4-H Project SAFE uses shooting sports to teach many valuable life skills.