The Dallas New Era

01/24/2025

The Vintage Wine Bar in downtown Dallas, Ga will be kicking off 2025 with a January “Meet the Artist” opportunity on Friday 1/31, and Saturday 2/1, from 4pm to 7pm.
Dominique “Dodo” Chapinot, the January guest artist, is an artist-photographer who comes from a family of artists. She is an accomplished self-taught painter, enjoying oils, watercolors, pastels, pencils, and mixed media. Her paintings are moody and mysterious, emphasizing light over darkness. People and streets are her favorite themes, as well as landscape and still-life works of art. Dodo is an award-winning artist and has been a member of the Paulding Fine Arts Association for a number of years.

Paulding Fine Arts has been serving the community for 40-plus years, providing opportunities for artists and a scholarship for a Paulding County high school senior who desires a future in the Arts. We welcome new members and enjoy the opportunity to bring the arts to our community.

Join the fun at Vintage Wine Bar with some wine, a charcuterie board, and fine art with your friends. Enjoy a chat with the artist.

01/22/2025

City of Dallas, Georgia – Government

Putting out a "Heads Up" for filming coming to Dallas (in the city limits) starting Tuesday, Jan 21. Prep work will be several weeks before the main film/road notice is in full swing. That will mainly be during Winter Break (YAY). For a little more detail please visit this link https://www.dallasga.gov/administration/page/watch-film-crews-road-detours
As always, we aren't going to post what the film is or who is in it, but will do our best to keep you updated of any changes.

01/21/2025

Sisters open Firehouse Subs in Seven Hills with February 8th celebration planned
Firehouse Subs recently opened its newest location in the Seven Hills area in the brand-new Town Creek Shopping Center at 10810 Dallas Acworth Highway. The store will have a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, February 8th from 2 pm to 5 pm. Guests will experience the welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and community focus that Firehouse Subs strives for. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a complimentary sampling menu, raffles, and more.
The new Seven Hills location is owned and operated by second-generation franchisees and sisters, Jenn and Aimee and is their their third Firehouse Subs restaurant. The siblings also own the locations in Hiram at 4795 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy and one on Thornton Road in Lithia Springs. The pair's parents previously owned the stores for ten years. Aimee has been involved with Firehouse Subs for around 10 years and Jenn for three years.
The third Firehouse Subs store continues the sisters' mission to build a culture that cares. As entrepreneurs, they are quite passionate about creating opportunities for their staff, delivering an exceptional dining experience for their customers, and making a positive impact in their community.
“As Firehouse Subs franchisees, we have seen firsthand that you reap what you sow,” said Jenn. “To us, franchising with Firehouse Subs means opportunity—the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our staff, our customers, and our community. Our dining room allows our guests to connect with each other over hearty and flavorful food, and we take pride in that.”
The sisters’ new location features Firehouse Subs’ signature menu, including the fan-favorite Hook & Ladder®, the Firehouse Meatball®, and a variety of fresh, made-to-order hot and cold subs.
Guests can also order from the FirehouseSubs.com website, from the Firehouse Subs App, or through Door Dash, Uber, or Grubhub.
“We’re excited for what is to come with this innovative brand and look forward to expanding so we can continue to touch the lives of those who live around us through our favorite thing: food,” Aimee added.
The new Dallas location also reflects the Firehouse Subs brand’s commitment to giving back. A portion of every purchase at Firehouse Subs helps support first responders and public safety organizations through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®. Since its inception in 2005, the Foundation has granted more than $92 million to provide lifesaving equipment and resources to communities across the United States.
All three Firehouse Subs locations are open seven days a week. For more information about the new location or the grand opening event, please contact Firehouse Subs Seven Hills at 470.308.2336.

About Firehouse Subs
Founded by former firefighting brothers, Firehouse Subs is a U.S.-based restaurant chain built on hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service, and public safety. To learn more, visit www.firehousesubs.com.

01/21/2025

Paulding County Sheriff’s Office

01/20/2025

Paulding County Senior Swim Night
After an intense swim meet, the seniors from all five Paulding County Schools turned up the fun by dressing in wacky costumes! With laughter echoing and the energy soaring, they leaped into the pool for a splash-tastic celebration alongside their coaches!

Meet the Seniors

East High School

Briana Cazares
Briana swam four years on the team, she plans on going to Lander University for nursing to be a geriatric nurse her favorite memory is having to be helped out of the poll after having to do a last second 200 at my first ever meet because a girl in our last relay got sick.

Andrea Davis
Andrea swam 3 years; she plans on going to Tusculum University to play softball. Her favorite memory is almost breaking the school record my sophomore year with my relay team!

Simone Ferrell
Simone swam one year on the team and plans on joining the Air National Guard and attend George Mason University for Forensic Science. Her favorite memory is the first day she tried to dive and she lost both of her contacts in the pool (rip those contacts lol).

Myra Garcia
Myra swam 2 years on the team. She plans to go to Flagler university for her bachelor’s then law school. Her favorite memory is jumping off the diving boards at practice.

Mariam Haba
Mariam swam 3 years on the team and plans to go to KSU to earn her bachelor's degree in psychology. Her favorite memory of swim was obviously the snack table and being in/ near the water

Skyler Knight
Skyler swam 4 years on the team and plans to go to West Georgia to study criminology. Her favorite memory is building friendships with people on other teams.

Llana Mason
Llana swam 3 years on the team and plans to go to KSU and later transfer to Florida state to get a master’s in animal medicine and a minor in social work. Her favorite memory was her very first-time place first in her heat she got out to pool to her best friend clapping and screaming she got first place.

Hiram High School

Zachary Campbell
Zachary swam 3 years; he plans to attend JSU to study music education; his favorite memory is placing first in his heat his first-year swimming at an Adairsville meet where most of his team made finals and going to eat at the Italian restaurant afterwards.

Brianna Rice (Captain)
Brianna swam 4 years; she plans to attend UGA to study sports medicine: her favorite memory was at a meet in Adairsville her freshman year, a teammate connected his phone to someone else’s Bluetooth speaker, played random sounds and noises, and everyone was confused on where it came from.

Paulding County High School

Kaili Parker
Kaili swam 1 year on the team, she plans on joining the National Guard and study business administration with an HR focus at (an undetermined) college. Her favorite memory has been connecting with more people outside of my normal group.

Sebastian Swearingen
Sebastian swam 4 years on the team, he plans on pursuing a biomedical engineering degree. His favorite memory is being within a second of making State time for the 200 free relay.

South Paulding High School

Lauren Allen
Lauren Allen has been part of the South Paulding swim team for 2 years. She plans on continuing her education at a 4-year university. Her favorite swim team memory is cheering for each other while her teammates swim!

Leah Henson
Leah Henson has been part of the South Paulding swim team for 2 years. She plans on attending West Georgia Technical College and majoring in cosmetology. Her favorite swim team memory is when they went to Buc-ee’s after a swim meet.

Bella Herring
Bella Herring has been part of the South Paulding swim team for 4 years. She plans to attend West Georgia and major in early childhood education. Her favorite swim team memory is the swim team annual Christmas Party.

Kylie Nash
Kylie Nash has been part of the South Paulding swim team for 4 years. She is attending Georgia Southern University. Her favorite swim team memory is the swim team annual Christmas Party.

North Paulding High School

Jake Bellem *Captain*
Jake swam for four years; he plans to go to Piedmont where he will swim and play LAX and studying exercise science. His favorite high school swim memory is making state back-to-back times and driving home after practice with his friends.

Sophia Butler
Sophia swam 4 years; she plans to go to Georgia Southern University majoring in chemistry. Her favorite memory is winning the county championship every year

Mikayla Dale
Mikayla has been on the team for 4 years; she is going to KSU to get a bachelor’s in biology to then go on to become a dental hygienist. Her favorite memory is cheering for everyone while they were racing.

Warren Fields
Warren swam for four years, he plans to go to KSU to get a Bachelor of Business Administration and have his own business, his favorite memories are being rookie of the year and swimming the 500 in his senior year.

Alanah Hall
Alanah has been on the team 3 years, she plans to attend 4-year college, possibly Mississippi state university, Auburn University or Kennesaw State University she would like to become an Aquatic Veterinarian. Her favorite memory from Swim team is cheering teammates on during meets

Logan Ingraffia
Logan has been on the team for 4 years. He plans after high school is to go study logistics and swim at Emmanuel University. His favorite memory of being on the team is that he will have been part of the State team for all 4 years.

Ben Lewis
Ben swam 4 years on the team, He plans on going to college but hasn’t decided were yet. His favorite memory is fist bumping
Coach Pora.

Ashley McGaughey
Ashely swam for 2 years on team, after high school she is leaving for army basic training January 21st. She will attend the university of Utah once she gets back to major in biochemistry with a premed intent. Her favorite memory is going to Buc-ee’s after Calhoun swim meets and being able to be a part of this swim family.

Jordan Merritt
Jordan swam 4 years on team, he plans to get Microsoft cert for cyber security after high school, his favorite memory is hanging with friends on team.

Alison O’Barr *Captain*
Alison swam 4 years on the team, she plans on going to UNG or KSU to study nursing. Her favorite memory is the pasta pig outs

Sabryn Peak
She has been on the team going on 4 years but swimming for 12. She plans on going to GA southern and majoring in biology for medical sciences in hopes of becoming a physician’s assistant. Her favorite swim memory is cheering on each other at the meets and just feeling like a big family!

Phalean Pearson
Phalean swam for four years, she plans to get her BSN in nursing after high school. My favorite memory from swim is the accomplishment I felt after swimming the 500

Caroline Pora *Captain*
Caroline swam for four years; she plans on attending Ole Miss and majoring in Pharmaceutical Science. Her favorite memory is making state her freshman year and being able to experience it with my older brother. Being a captain on the team for the last 2 years and getting to help and support my teammates to the fullest. This team has also helped me create life-long friendships and learn to be a good leader.
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01/20/2025

Paulding County Sheriff’s Office

01/17/2025

Pet of the week!
We want to get this sweet boy’s face out there.
Todd is a handsome hound mix! He is a medium-energy boy who has a big boy's bark. He would prefer a pet-free home to settle into but may be able to make friends once he is safe. He knows to sit and shake like a pro! Paulding County Animal Control

01/16/2025

Paulding Fine Arts Association

View Claudia Paulette Cheek's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/15/2025

Greetings from Helping Hands of Paulding County! Happy New Year!
We are giving away FREE fruits and vegetables on TUESDAY, January 21, 2025! Families do NOT have to be clients of Helping Hands or residents of Paulding County nor is any paperwork required. No need to get out of their cars either! Please pass this information on to your family members, friends, neighbors, classmates, church pals or strangers you meet. Remember to post it on your page or other social media platform. We began this mobile food program in July 2016 and have been giving out an average of 50-75 pounds per family! Also, please let me know if any of you would like to volunteer on the selected Tuesday of each month to help out with this program…we need you! Thank you in advance for assisting us in getting the word out!

HH COVID-19 RISK REDUCTION GUIDELINES: We are promoting social distancing and limiting access with our neighbors by eliminating the need for them to come inside to sign in. Volunteers will be able to maintain a six foot distance from other volunteers (and neighbors) while working in this outdoor environment. We have moved back inside our building for our regular food distribution only serving on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. Our Free Produce Day for Seniors will remain on the third Tuesday of the month (unless our delivery date is changed by the Atlanta Community Food Bank). Extra care is being taken to clean and disinfect our facility, particularly high contact areas. We are using antibacterial and/or bleach based products that we currently have on hand. This process must and will be done daily. Face coverings will be worn by all inside the facility and mandatory touchless temperature checks are required as well. We will continue to wash our hands with soap and water for 20 seconds after being out in a public place, or after blowing our nose, coughing and/or sneezing. Volunteers must stay home if sick!!! Please follow the CDC guidelines and stay safe.

HH VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Pantry Volunteers, Case Managers, Store Pick-Up, Truck Drivers, Clothing Center Volunteers, Fundraiser Volunteers and Grant Writer. Call (770) 443-1230 for additional information.

PART TIME ASST PANTRY MANAGER POSITION - Call (770) 443-1230 for additional information.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER - GoFundMe.com Helping Hands of Paulding County, Inc.

Blessing!

Reva

01/15/2025

Rotary Club of Paulding County

Today, our club hosted Taylor Duncan, founder and CEO of Alternative Baseball for a presentation of the Club's donation of $1,000 toward the valuable work of ABO to provide an authentic baseball experience for teens and adults (ages 15+) with autism and other disabilities. The organization has grown to now also focus on personal development, community education, advocacy, and social connection. Paulding County Rotary is proud to support this "hometown" organization that is serving adults across multiple states and we look forward to the upcoming Paulding County events this Fall. To learn more about ABO and how to donate or support their programs, please visit: https://www.alternativebaseball.org/

01/14/2025

Paulding County School District

One of the District's Partners in Education is hosting a Community Fair on Monday, January 20th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Douglas-Carroll-Paulding Counties Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority invites everyone to this free event that will include a mini college fair, health screenings, workshops, and financial assistance.

01/14/2025

Paulding County, Georgia

01/13/2025

The Lady Raiders Dominate against Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs in a Clean Sweep
On Thursday, January 9th, 2025, the East Paulding Lady Raiders faced off against the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs in both JV and Varsity games. The JV Lady Raiders showcased their dominance on the court, securing a decisive victory with a score of 36 to 19. In the Varsity matchup, the Lady Raiders continued their strong performance, defeating the Mustangs with a final score of 55 to 37. Both teams displayed impressive skills and teamwork throughout the games, emphasizing their commitment to excellence in the sport.
Junior, Janaya White, Senior, Aasiyah Mozelle, Freshman, Destiny Wilmington, and Senior, Laniya Foster.

01/13/2025

The battle between the Raiders and Mustangs
On Thursday, January 9th, the East Paulding Raiders faced off against the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs in a competitive basketball showdown featuring the Freshman, Junior Varsity (JV), and Varsity teams. The Freshman and JV teams from East Paulding secured impressive victories, with the Freshman squad winning 41-38 and the JV team prevailing 50-40. However, the Varsity Raiders were unable to secure a victory, ultimately falling to the Mustangs with a final score of 40-61.

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01/09/2025

Martin Luther King Day Celebration Community event
Let's come and spread the love! January 18th, 2025 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. We invite you to become a part of our event whether you're an individual looking to make a contribution, a business seeking to give back to the community, or a volunteer eager to lend a helping hand, there's a place for you and our journey. Save the Day location 732 Hiram Douglasville Highway, Hiram Ga. Sponsored by the Hiram Rosenwald School Museum and the Dream Keepers.

01/09/2025

McKenna Farms is thrilled to announce our 2024 Volunteer of the Year is Beverly Foltz! Beverly has volunteered with McKenna Farms for more than five years. She cleans stalls, grooms, and leads horses for sessions. “I volunteer because it makes me feel good to be able to help care for the horses,” said Ms. Foltz. “I enjoy watching the changes take place in the horses from when they arrive and to see the faces of the children when they come to the barn and see the horse they are riding that day. McKenna Farms is my therapy!”
“Beverly is small, but mighty,” said Ms. Sparks. “She shows up every week ready to pitch in where needed and make a difference. She cheers on the horses, the children, other volunteers, and our whole staff. She makes our special place even brighter.”
We are so lucky to have Beverly as part of our team!