Cub Scout Pack 301 from Dallas, Georgia. Each scout family made their own “float” for the Christmas Parade that we hosted for the residents of Wellstar Paulding Nursing and Rehab Center.

Nora Goodman of Temple has been re-elected to a two-year term representing the Georgia Farm Bureau’s 3rd District on the organization’s state board of directors. George Chambers of Carroll County also serves as a GFB director for the district.

Dobbins Middle School Beta Club and Dobbins Middle School Chorus recently visited the nursing home in the old Paulding county hospital. They sang carols and delivered bags full of socks, chap stick, candy, and lotions to the patients or residents at the nursing facility. The also delivered cookies to the employees at their stations.

Marietta, Ga. (Dec. 21, 2018) – On Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $200,000 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s annual Christmas breakfast, which was hosted at NorthStar Church in Kennesaw.

CAYA Ministries has become close friends with all of us at Paulding Enterprises. Two times monthly, Paulding Enterprises volunteers at CAYA, helping them sort clothes and food for those in need. CAYA was so nice to invite us to a luncheon with all CAYA workers. CAYA is another wonderful outreach within the Dallas area. Helping families in need with food, clothes, and other needed items.

The Paulding County Sheriff's Office will hold their 20th Annual Cops for Kids Christmas shopping event on December 15, 2018, at 6:30 AM. As usual, this year’s event will take place at the Dallas Walmart on Marietta Highway (3615 Marietta Hwy. Dallas, GA 30157).

Paulding County Airport Authority voted during their December session held last week not to renew the lease for primary tenant Silver Comet Terminal Partners (SCTP). The firm filed a complaint in U.S. District Court last month in response to the PCAA’s recent move to establish an aviation academy at Silver Comet Field, which was announced by Governor Nathan Deal in October.

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) today voted for and the House passed the Conference Report to Accompany the Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2) – commonly referred to as the Farm Bill. This legislation, which addresses differences between the House and Senate’s previously-passed versions of the bill, sets policy for agriculture and nutrition programs for the next five years.

The student organization runs “The Nest,” a coffee & snack self-serve shop in the KSU Paulding office, all proceeds go towards a community outreach project during the holiday season. This year, the group choose to purchase gifts including fleece blankets, tissues, crayons & coloring books for the 184 residents.

Exile had 10 number one singles including “I Don’t Want to be a Memory,” “Give Me One More Chance,” and “She’s A Miracle.” Exile received 11 nominations for Vocal Group of The Year and Best Instrumental Performance for the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Awards. Exile will bring their country rock and Christmas show to Mill Town Music Hall on Saturday, December 15th at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact the box office at (770) 537-6455 or online at www.milltownmusichall.com.