The Dallas New Era

11/18/2025

Three year old Paulding County Boy Battling rare Brain Cancer
Meet Bowen. He is a precious three year old with brain cancer. He has the most radiant smile and is the bravest little boy. In June of this year Bowen had been sick for three days and was not improving so his parents took him to urgent care. The doctor at urgent care was very concerned and had him rushed by ambulance to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. After running a CT scan, they found a large tumor in the right ventricle of his brain. He was taken immediately into surgery where it took over 9 hours for his neurosurgeon to remove the tumor. The tumor was sent to pathology where it was confirmed as Choroid Plexus Carcinoma (a rare type of brain cancer). This kind of cancer is only diagnosed 2-3 times a year. A week after the tumor’s removal, Bowen contracted an infection in his skull. Bowen had to have another surgery to have a baseball sized brain flap removed. Eventually they were contacted by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN which gave them much better odds and they also have more experience with rare cancers. Bowen just completed his 4th cycle of chemotherapy and fighting to get through this unimaginable time. If you would like to follow Bowen and his journey visit his page: Brave for Bowen. They family shares picture and posts almost daily. Bowen and his family live here in Paulding County.

Brave For Bowen: https://www.facebook.com/groups/30158970207083307

Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-bowens-fight-against-brain-cancer

11/18/2025

GREETINGS FROM HELPING HANDS OF PAULDING COUNTY, INC.!
We are giving away FREE fruits and vegetables on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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 or Thursday of each month to help with this program. We need you! Thank you in advance for assisting us in getting the word out!

NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION: 493 Main Street Dallas, GA 30132
PART-TIME PANTRY ASSISTANT NEEDED: CALL (770) 443-1230 for more information
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.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER - GoFundMe.com Helping Hands of Paulding County, Inc.

Blessing! Reva

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11/18/2025

Holiday Package Safety Reminder

As online holiday shopping ramps up, package theft—often called “porch piracy”—continues to be a growing concern. One in four Americans, or 64 million people, has had a package stolen, and 9 million adults have experienced a theft within the last three months. Over the past year alone, porch pirates have taken an estimated $8.2 billion in stolen goods, with the average package valued at $222.

To help keep your deliveries secure this season, consider these simple preventive steps:

Protect Your Packages

Schedule deliveries for times when you know you’ll be home.

Ship to a secure pickup location, such as a package locker, workplace, or mailbox-style store.

Install security cameras if possible—visible cameras can deter thieves and provide helpful footage if something goes missing.

Building a Safer Community

Get to know your neighbors. A connected community is one of the strongest defenses against crime.

Report suspicious activity immediately to your local non-emergency line. Quick reporting helps law enforcement track patterns and prevent future thefts.

Let’s work together to ensure everyone in our neighborhood enjoys a safe and stress-free holiday season!



Sources:
https://www.security.org/package-theft/annual-report/
https://www.finder.com/porch-pirates-statistics

11/17/2025

Vic Williams Tire and Auto! Serving Paulding County for over 20 years! Located at 441 Butler Industrial Drive, Dallas, GA.
Call 770-445-4645.

11/17/2025

NEW GEORGIA YOUNG GUNS COMPLETE PERFECT SEASON, CLAIM PAULDING COUNTY 14U CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
DALLAS, GA - In a display of discipline, talent and sheer determination, the New Georgia Young Guns stormed through the season undefeated, finishing with an extraordinary 17-0 record and securing the championship title for the Fall 2025 Season.
“This is a great group of young men,” the coaching staff noted after the championship game. “They come ready to work every day, and they believe in each other. They never give up and that’s what carried us all the way.”
Members of the team included: (FRONT KNEELING) Nate Matiak, Wyatt Broome, Parker Huckaby, Max Stoner, Milo Hayes; (BACK STANDING) Bryce Jones, Carter Astin, Mick Duvall, Ayden Glen, Evan Quinn, Eastin Amdal, Samual Stewart and Alex Lopez.
Coaching Staff included: Head Coach James Chandler along with assistant coaches Donnie Matiak, Eric Stoner and Ricky Scoggins.

11/17/2025

Pet of the Week Brittany!

We just adore this girl! Brittany is a couple years old and is spayed and has all of her vaccines. She is great with other dogs. Brittany takes a few moments to warm up to strangers, so she’s lingering in this environment. Once she’s comfortable, you’re friends for life!
Brittany came in with a tail injury, so she now has a nub tail and it suits her personality so well.

Come by Paulding County Animal Control to meet Brittany and all of her friends currently looking for a home.

11/17/2025

We are just ONE week away from the 6th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting presented by Hardy Family Automotive Group! It's a magical day filled with vendors, food trucks, live Christmas music, photos with Santa and FIREWORKS 🎆

11/17/2025

We’re excited to share that Dallas Elementary will be walking in the 33rd Annual Dallas Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6th!
Last year was such a blast — our students and families filled the streets with smiles, spirit, and so much holiday cheer. We can’t wait to do it again!
🎅✨ Come join the fun, cheer us on, and help us spread a little Dallas Elementary magic this holiday season! ✨🎅