Congressman Tom Graves gave an update on the nation’s capital and he noted that media perception vs. reality of the current administration in Washington continues to be two different things, and added that the narrative continues to be on the negatives and is almost never on the positives. Speaking to Paulding business leaders in Dallas at last week’s Georgia Power Luncheon.

Heading for the end of 3rd qtr #86 score and Hiram scored a safety, ending the 3rd with NP 22 - HH 26. With 1:45 left in the game #98 Hornets scored and ending the game with the score being North Paulding Wolfpack 22 and Hiram High Hornets 32.

A retirement reception was held in honor of Detention Officer Mike McKinney at the Paulding County Detention Center where he was surrounded by his friends, family, and coworkers.

Competing against their peers across the state, fifty Georgia 4-H members ultimately earned the coveted title of “Master 4-H’er” at the annual Georgia 4-H State Congress, held July 24-27 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta.

The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize the newest members of the K-9 Division. Deputy Roy Key and K-9 Rex join the three other teams who comprise the K-9 Division at the Sheriff’s Office.

A Paulding Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 7th for T-Mobile of Dallas, GA. The Dallas location is the 2nd retail store in Paulding County, with the original store located in Hiram.

The Paulding County Rotary Club welcomed this year's participants in the RYLA program. RYLA is a Rotary program that offers leadership skills and training to youth. This year's participants were Callie Benson, Addie Thigpen, and Marion Plumley. All of the participants shared their experiences with the club and all agreed that it was a worthwhile program.

The Paulding County Board Of Elections is issuing a call for a Special election for the city of Dallas to be held in conjunction with the November 6, 2018, General Election. This election will authorize the voters to decide approval of a Freeport exemption.

The Paulding County Board Of Elections is issuing a call for a special election to be held in conjunction with the November 6, 2018, general election. This election will authorize the voters to decide to expand the hours of alcohol sales on Sunday to include 11:00a.m.-12:30p.m. For the sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages.