WellStar Health System today announced the opening of the Imogene Walraven Waldrop & Charles W. Waldrop Infusion Center at WellStar Paulding Hospital. The new outpatient infusion center, supported by a planned gift from Paulding County native Imogene Walraven Waldrop to the WellStar Foundation, provides patients undergoing cancer and other medical treatments with additional resources and amenities, leading to a higher level of comfort and emotional support.

Paulding County area residents came out to White Oak Park to clean up, as part of the continuing statewide campaign to clean and preserve over 70,000 miles of Georgia’s rivers and streams. The effort was part of Rivers Alive, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Division’s Outreach Education Programs and the Department of Community Affairs’ Keep Georgia Beautiful Program.

Paulding Meadows has been a Paulding County tradition for 39 years now. This year, 2018, likely broke last year's record turnout. Paulding County residents turned out in record numbers for this year's Paulding Meadows Festival. There were approximately 56,000 participants at this past weekend's event.

The Paulding County 4-H Forestry Judging team recently competed at the Northwest District Forestry Judging Competition in Conyers, Georgia. The team consisted of Junior and Senior 4- H’ers who spent 6 weeks preparing for the competition. 4-H’ers from 10 counties in North Georgia competed in the Forestry Field Day event.

Congratulations to our September Small Business of the Month Greg Perry American Family Insurance. Greg Perry American Family Insurance has a variety of insurance options that will fit yours and your family's needs and budget.

Paulding County Rotary Club president, Ford Thigpen welcomed guests from East Paulding High School. In addition to our club members, we were joined by East Paulding's Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Brad Thomason, Head Coach Billy Shackelford, and Community Coach Bill Driskell. Coach Driskell explained the mentoring program for East Paulding.

Mikey Curtis of the Paulding County Shrine Club visited the Paulding Rotary club. Mr. Curtis explain some of the histories of the Shrine Club for the Rotarians and updated them with information on their upcoming charity golf tournament.

Newly elected officers for the 2018-2019 Centennial year term were recently installed at American Legion Post 111 in Dallas. 2019 marks the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion. The Post would like to publicly thank all past officers and members of Post 111 for their loyal and dedicated service. Current members are encouraged to renew their dedication to the Post and become involved in our many activities.

A Paulding Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 14th for Margaret Roth Shearon, Color Street Independent Stylist. Margaret Roth Shearon joined the rapidly growing company on the 4th of July.

A Paulding Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 15th for Your Great Events, Inc. The Ribbon Cutting was held at the Paulding Chamber of Commerce and Your Great Events owner Peggy Robinson and Operations Manager Beth Deets treated everyone in attendance to a delicious lunch.