The Dallas New Era

10/19/2026

Paulding County Animal Control's Pet of the Week is Natasha. Natasha is a young girl who is spayed and current on her rabies vaccination. She is a hound mix and has done great with other dogs at the shelter. Natasha also passed the test with our office cats. She is an adorable playful girl. Come visit Natasha at 779 Industrial Boulevard N. Dallas, Ga. 30132.

10/19/2026

Upcoming Public Safety Event for Drug Free Paudling
🚨 Public Safety Meeting: Protecting Paulding County Youth! 📢🤝
Your involvement is crucial! Join community advocates and local leadership for an urgent community discussion addressing the immediate risks facing our local youth, specifically unregulated h**p products containing high-potency THC being sold within Paulding County.
Learn actionable steps to help combat this issue alongside Drug Free Paulding, local law enforcement, and Georgians for Responsible Ma*****na Policy.
📅 Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Hiram High School Auditorium
🛡️ Why Attend?
Gain essential awareness regarding unregulated products circulating locally.
Connect directly with law enforcement and community prevention organizations.
Help safeguard our neighborhoods, schools, and families.
Please share this notice with fellow Paulding County parents, educators, and neighbors to help protect our youth!

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

10/12/2026

“Autumn Gave a Party” at Dallas Garden Club and everyone had a lovely time!

The beauty of the season was brought to life through exquisite floral designs and outstanding horticulture examples by DGC members at our Fall Flower Show. The “Party” was held at Vinson Hall, Dallas First United Methodist Church, Dallas, GA on October 2, 2026. The morning judging was conducted by panels NGC Flower Show judges, followed by a fabulous Fall themed luncheon in the church Family Life Center. After lunch, the “Party” was opened to the public from 2-5pm to view the results and celebrate the beauty of the season. What a fun and amazing experience this show was for everyone involved! Congratulations to all the winners and club members for hosting a beautiful Fall show!
1. Wanda Hollis received the Award of Design Excellence for her duo design interpretation of "Dance Partners - Autumn Waltz".
2. Cathy Hannah Amos with husband James Amos with their beautiful papaya leaf, earning the Award of Horticulture Excellence.

10/12/2026

Paulding County Animal Control’s Pet of the Week is Bentley.
Bentley is a neutered male dachshund mix. He weighs 36 pounds and arrived at our shelter in September. Bentley would love to do a meet and greet with any dogs in your household to see how they get along. Come check out this good boy at 779 Industrial Blvd N. Dallas, Ga. 30132.

10/10/2026

❗EVENT CANCELLATION: Paulding Fine Arts Association's Fall Festival scheduled for Saturday, October 10th, has been cancelled due to the unpredictability of the weather expected this weekend and the safety of all involved.

10/10/2026