The American Legion Riders of Post 111 in Dallas & Pirate Printing in Hiram are co-sponsoring the 2016 "Back the Badge" Ride on Saturday, September 17, 2016. 100% of the proceeds from the event will benefit law enforcement in Paulding County.

AUGUST STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Congratulations to these wonderful students! They were chosen as outstanding citizens in their classroom for the month of August. We are proud to have such kind, helpful students representing New Georgia Elementary.

While the world was watching Rio, Creekside Pines Senior Living Community celebrated with their own Olympics. Marking the 20 year anniversary of the Atlanta summer Olympic games, Creekside Pines residents displayed their memorabilia from those games.

Brittany Brown was awarded The University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 award, given by the Alumni Association to outstanding young UGA alumni under the age of 40.

Northside to hold remembrance service with 9/11 rescuer Dave Karnes. This Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on our nation. To commemorate this day and honor the lives lost on 9/11, Northside Baptist Church will be holding a special service of remembrance.

State Representative Micah Gravley was recently named the 2016 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia State Firefighters Association and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. Rep. Gravley was honored at an awards ceremony during the annual Georgia Fire Service Conference.

McKenna Farms Therapy Services and the Rotary Club of Dallas both launched their organizations in 2001. It became apparent; although their Visions and Missions were distinctly different there was a common commitment to community service.

Judge Bucci, keynote speaker for the public service awards event, spoke to Paulding business leaders about root causes of crime and reasons for our justice system often serving as a revolving door for offenders.

You are probably wondering what to do to provide for the pollinators in your yards this fall. Help is on the way! On Saturday, September 17, the West Georgia Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society will host its annual workshop, featuring speakers, native plant sales, and vendors with garden related items.