The Dallas New Era

09/18/2026

Paulding 4-H Takes First Place!
1st Place Team, pictured left to right: Severi Rollman, Thea Rollman, Zoe Beck, and Emmit White.
The hard work and dedication of the Paulding County 4-H Junior Team paid off as Zoe Beck, Severi Rollman, Thea Rollman, and Emmit White earned first place as a team at the Northwest District competition.
Paulding 4-H also had an exceptional showing in the individual competition. Emmit White placed second overall, while Zoe Beck and Severi Rollman tied for third overall. The success continued with Thea Rollman placing seventh, Gabriella Weilnau placing eighth, and Michael Branson placing ninth.
With six Paulding County 4-H’ers finishing among the top 10 individual contestants in the district, Paulding 4-H demonstrated the outstanding knowledge, preparation, and dedication of its forestry team.
Congratulations to all of our 4-H’ers for their hard work and outstanding accomplishments!

09/18/2026

Paulding County 4-H Celebrates Excellence in Forestry Judging!
Paulding County 4-H is proud to recognize an outstanding group of 4-H’ers who recently competed in the Northwest District Forestry Judging Competition in Conyers, Georgia.
Ten Junior 4-H’ers spent the summer preparing for the competition, learning about one of Georgia’s most valuable natural resources—our forests. Forestry Judging is a competitive event that challenges 4-H’ers to identify trees, insects, and forest diseases. Participants also demonstrate skills in compass and pacing, as well as estimating sawtimber volume.
Through Forestry Judging, youth gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience while developing a greater appreciation for Georgia’s forests, their importance to our economy, and the
role they play in our quality of life.
Pictured: Front row, left to right: Severi Rollman, Thea Rollman, Zoe Beck, and Gabriella Weilnau. Back row, left to right: Coach Mary Carol Sheffield, 4-H Program Assistant Gatik Sabat, Joy Beck, Master Gardener Becky Mroczkowski, Master Gardener Margaret Petry, Michael Branson, Naomi Hohman, Lydia Homan, Emmit White, and Mardell Davis

09/18/2026

🎉 Hiram Rosenwald School Museum Community Block Party & Resource Festival! 🎈🎶
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and fun! The Hiram Rosenwald School Museum (Est. 1930) is hosting its Community Block Party & Resource Festival, packed with activities, entertainment, and helpful resources for everyone.
Admission is FREE to the public!
📅 Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Ben Hill Strickland Memorial Park (Hiram, GA)
🎟️ Admission: FREE!

✨ What to Look Forward To:
🚗 Car Show
🏀 Basketball Tournament
🎈 Kid Village with face painting & activities
🎪 Community Vendors & Local Resources
🚚 Delicious Food Trucks
🎵 Live Music & Entertainment

🤝 Special Thanks to Event Partners & Sponsors:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® (Alpha Alpha Psi Omega Chapter), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Epsilon Alpha Omega Chapter), League of Women Voters of West Piedmont, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® (Rho Pi Lambda Chapter), NCNW Northwest Georgia Section, Faith & Blue, Collective Arts Academy (CAA), Ascend Preparatory Academy, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (Nu Psi Sigma Chapter), Hiram Lodge #636, and the City of Hiram Council Members!

Mark your calendars, invite your neighbors, and come enjoy a great day in the park! 🌳✨

09/18/2026

McKenna Farms Invites Community to 22nd Annual Fall Festival
DALLAS, Ga. — McKenna Farms Therapy Services invites families, friends and neighbors to its 22nd Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at McKenna Farms, located at 3044 Due West Road in Dallas, Georgia.
The Fall Festival is a beloved tradition that brings the community together for a day of familyfun while raising support for McKenna Farms’ programs and services. This year’s event is especially meaningful as the nonprofit celebrates its 25th anniversary and 25 years of changinglives and inspiring futures.
Guests can enjoy games, inflatables, crafts, hayride, vendors, food and treats—and, always acrowd favorite, pony rides. The festival will also feature the popular spin-a-sweet room and apumpkin-decorating contest featuring creative entries from McKenna Farms staff and therapists.
“Our Fall Festival is one of our favorite days of the year,” said Jessie Moore, Founder and Executive Director of McKenna Farms Therapy Services. “It gives our families, supporters andneighbors an opportunity to enjoy the Farm together while celebrating the incredible communitythat has supported our mission for the past 25 years.”
Festival admission is $10 per person and includes unlimited access to games, inflatables, andhayride. Pony rides are available for an additional $10, and food, concessions and other itemswill be available for purchase.
Proceeds from the Fall Festival support McKenna Farms’ mission and help provide essentialprograms and services for children and families throughout the community.
Founded in 2001, McKenna Farms Therapy Services is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
serving more than 600 families annually. Located on a 36-acre campus in northwest Georgia,McKenna Farms provides physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well as adaptive ridingand hippotherapy. The organization also offers equine-assisted services for Veterans and FirstResponders. With a team of dedicated therapists, staff members, volunteers and 15 horses, McKenna Farms provides a supportive, natural environment where clients can build skills, confidence and greater independence.
For additional information about the Fall Festival, visit www.mckennafarms.org or contact
McKenna Farms Therapy Services at (770) 443-9672.

09/18/2026

Thank you to B's Charitable Pursuits & Resources for recognizing the incredible work we do here at McKenna Farms! While Team McKenna did not place in the top three, we had a blast testing our knowledge of tv, movies, horses, and more!!!

09/18/2026

It's almost time. Ya know? THE time downtown turns into a real-life Stars Hollow or scene from Halloweentown. And to celebrate, you should come to downtown for Spooky Shopping. 🍂🎃

The fun includes:
- Building a Boo Bag at Sutton Tate for both adults and kids
- Creating a Boo Basket for your pup at Boho + Bark
- Visiting the Charm Bar at Main Street Markets Dallas
- Grabbing a Spooky Sangria, enjoy all the Halloween decor, and visit a Tarot Card Reader at Vintage W**e Bar

More fun being announced soon!

📆 October 9th
⏰ 5-9pm
🎬 Hocus Pocus on the outdoor movie screen at dusk
📍 Main Street, Downtown Dallas

Are you a business interested in sponsoring the event? Email [email protected] for more information!

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

SAVE THE DATE!!! This year's Fall Festival will be bigger and better than ever! Sponsorship and vendor spots are available! Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.