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Ashley Hallford Story

ashley 600x314 2b9 years ago, at 26 years old, I was diagnosed with cancer. I was 32 weeks pregnant with my first child. I had discovered a knot in my neck before I was even pregnant. I thought it was a swollen lymph node and didn’t think much else of it. After I became pregnant, this knot began to change.

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Paulding County 4-H’ers Recognized at District Competition

4 H db 600x314 2bPaulding County 4-H had 34 Junior and Senior level 4-H’ers compete at the Northwest District Project Achievement (DPA) at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia on March 10-12, 2017.

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PCHS Principal and Head Coach Speak at Paulding Rotary Club

wilcox 600x314 2bPrincipal Wilcox recognized many members of the club as he himself is a long-standing member of the community and an educator of 22 years. Two years ago he became principal of the Paulding in high school. As our County has grown it now currently has five high schools, Paulding County high school being the original high school.

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Paulding Christmas receives Donation Check from Christmas Parade

xmas donation 600x314 2bEvery year the Rotary Club of Paulding County organizes an Invitational Christmas Parade for an for the city of Dallas. All proceeds are donated to Paulding Christmas, a local organization dedicated to providing for families and children.

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Paulding Chamber: 2017 Weekly Legislative Update Week ending March 10th

Update 600x314The General Assembly completed Crossover Day (Day 28) around 10:30 pm on Friday, March 3 and today, Friday, March 10 marked legislative day 31. The legislature was in session on Monday, Thursday and Friday of this week. They spent Tuesday and Wednesday holding committee hearings on bills that crossed over.

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Ribbon Cutting For Family Vision Center and Farewell to Dr Wood

Ribbon 600x314The Family Vision Center was established in 1978 by Dr. William D. Woods, OD and has provided the best of care to Paulding County ever since. After a long and successful career, Dr. Woods is now entrusting his patients and legacy to Dr. Carlos E. Pessoa, OD.

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Empowering Women - Find Your Balance Event March 14th

Emily Lyles 600x314Emily Lyles, Helping Hands Organizing, knows what it is like to multi-task and has learned how to juggle multiple projects and daily activities at the same time! Join us as Emily passes along her knowledge and skills as we strive to create calmness in an ever-changing chaotic world.

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Rotary Club of Dallas Extends “Helping Hand”

dallas golf 600x314 2bHelping Hands goal to raise $30,000 to celebrate their 30 th year of serving Paulding County, the Rotary Club offered to include them as a beneficiary of the proceeds generated by the club’s 13 th Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for May 17, 2017.

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Paulding County Senior 4-H’ers at the Capitol

capital 600x314 2bIn February, seven Paulding County 4-H’ers joined almost 350 4-H youth and leaders for 4-H Day at the Capitol. While in Atlanta, they met with their senators and representatives and saw the Senate in session.

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Housemaster Tips: How to get rid of clutter without getting a headache

house ha 600x314Moves happen for many reasons. Whether you're downsizing, making a long-distance move, or simply looking for a fresh start, you may be inspired to get rid of clutter. The good news is that decluttering doesn't need to be a stressful precursor to an already stressful transition. The following are five surefire strategies to stay on your plan and reap the many rewards of a simpler life

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GHC saves students nearly $4 million by eliminating textbook costs

ghc book 600x314GHC’s faculty have been working since Fall 2015 to expand Open Education Resources (OER) courses each semester. Almost half a million dollars’ worth of student savings was yielded the first semester alone.To date, GHC has saved students $3,843,664 in textbook costs.

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New Marine: Private First Class Christian D. Regueira

Marine 600x314Marine Corps Private First Class Christian D. Regueira has graduated from basic military training at Parris Island, South Carolina.

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WellStar: Navigating Breast Cancer

cancer 600x314Tracy Drake knew this time was different. She was accustomed to abnormal mammograms and subsequent biopsies, but her October 2016 biopsy confirmed her suspicion – invasive ductal carcinoma. A breast MRI two days later revealed it was Stage 3.

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Paulding Retired Educators bring Valentine to residents of the Paulding Nursing and Rehab Center

ret tea 600x314The Paulding Retired Educators provided Valentine desserts for the residents of the Paulding Nursing and Rehab Center on February 10th. Entertainment was provided by the "Sounds of Lost Mountain."

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