Scholarship recipient: Madison Clemente recent 2020 graduate of South Paulding High School. Incoming freshman at the University of North Georgia. Judging criteria for scholarships: Community Service / Volunteerism (50 points), Written Essay (25 points), Academic and Leadership Activities in School (25 points).

Michael Hughes, executive director of Paulding County’s Economic Development Organization (EDO) addressed Paulding business leaders last week at the August Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, held at the New Season Church in Hiram.

The Paulding Chamber of Commerce was excited to hold a Ribbon Cutting for a new member, Hope Harbor Wellness. The facility is absolutely beautiful! Kaitlin and her staff are very warm and welcoming. Hope Harbor Wellness is an Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center located in the heart of Hiram.

4-H helps young people experience: An increased desire to make a difference in their communities, high levels of leadership, self-esteem, public speaking, communication and planning skills, improved school performance, motivation to help others, and an overall improvement in civic identity and civic engagement.

Dr. Ron Newcomb, president Chattahoochee Technical College (CTC) addressed Paulding business leaders last week at the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, held at the New Season Church in Hiram, which was followed by the presentation of this year’s Industry Appreciation Awards.

Paulding County, GA – July 6, 2020 – The Paulding Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon-cutting for our new member, Imperial Palace, on Thursday, July 2, 2020. If you are looking for authentic and mouth-watering Thai food in a gracious atmosphere, be sure to visit Imperial Palace.

A Dean’s Award is presented every year in each of the following five main project areas: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (including STEM); Civic Engagement and Citizenship; Family and Consumer Sciences; William “Bill” Edwards Award for Communications and the Arts; and James Harris Award for Leadership. First place winners receive Master 4-H’er status, a $500 scholarship, and recognition at the Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol. It is a pleasure to announce that Paulding County 4-H’er, Juliette McKinley, was selected from a crowded field as the 2020 Dean’s Awards recipient for Civic Engagement and Citizenship.

The Paulding Rotary Club in an outreach to local Veterans secured two AED Defibrillators. These life-saving devices were donated to American Legion Post 70 and Post 111. Local Veterans of all ages gather regularly at these Legion Halls.

Cops for Kids takes underprivileged children who live in Paulding County and pairs them with a Sheriff's Deputy to go shopping at Christmas. 2019's event took place at the Wal-Mart on Marietta Highway and marked the 21st year for the event. Over the years this has become one of the most successful and positive community outreach programs in the county.

The Paulding Rotary Club is a proud supporter of Paulding's Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Club member Mark Caffery delivers the Rotary's annual donation check to Paulding Area Director, Robbie Finley.