Marine Corps Private First Class Tanner Hambrick has graduated from basic military training at Parris Island, South Carolina. He is the son of Tracie and Chad Everett of Dallas, Ga.

Dugan Elementary are beginning their 2nd Annual Community Service Outreach project again. They are partnered with Children's Hospital of Atlanta and Usborne Books to help bring Cuddle Bear Book sets to 300 rooms.

Lesley Newland is Vice President of Operations/Co-Owner of Lighthouse Investment Advisors, Inc. She owns her business with her husband Wayne. Lesley became a licensed insurance agent in 2012 after a 16-year teaching career. Her role has now changed from educating students in the classroom to educating clients on their insurance and retirement needs.

Paulding County Rotary Club members John Grant and Ken Thigpen welcomed our guest Paulding County District Attorney Dick Donovan.

Patrons gathered to the Hiram Public Library on August 21st to join the nation in viewing the spectacular, historic solar eclipse. Many members of the community were given the chance to safely view the eclipse with the help of the Paulding public libraries.

Elemental Games, a tabletop gaming store in Dallas, Ga, has been a satallite store for a nationwide tournament called the Unrivaled Tournament Series. The players who are going to Las Vegas will be Ami Dark, Daniel Godinez, Angel Davis, Brandon Brantley and Christian Greene, each one a constant customer of Elemental Games.

The Paulding Chamber of Commerce will continue our tradition of honoring local public safety officials for their outstanding service at our Georgia Power Luncheon on Thursday, September 7th . Reservations are requested and can be made by contacting the Paulding Chamber.

New to Chess or wanting to improve your strategy? Did you know the Chess Club meets at the Dallas Public Library every Tuesday night starting at 6:30pm? The club is open to all ages; an adult must accompany children.

Come join Paulding County Extension for their annual 4-H Expo on Tuesday, August 29 from 5:00-7:00pm. We will be at the Paulding County Senior Center located at 54 Industrial Way, Dallas, GA. We are also holding a silent auction with bidding ending at 6:15pm.

Last week several local community leaders joined U. S. Representative Tom Graves at the Georgia Department of Economic Development to discuss with Commissioner Pat Wilson and his staff Paulding County’s biggest issues and need for support.