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District 17 State Rep. Howard Maxwell applauds as District 31 State Sen. Bill Heath, left, and County Chairman David Austin unveil the opening of the new Sheffield Wildlife Management Area at Raccoon Creek.
State dedicates 1,050 acres of public land in Paulding
Paulding County residents now have a new, state government-managed area to enjoy hunting, hiking and bird watching. The 1,050-acre Howell Tract, part of the Sheffield Wildlife Management Area, was ...
May 16, 2013 08:34 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Former teen inmates set to speak at Paulding church on lessons learned
Paulding County youth have the chance to hear from two former teen inmates about the struggles they faced — and how one bad decision can change a life forever. Desiree Lee of Snellville and Ernest ...
May 16, 2013 08:30 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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From left, District 19 State Rep. Paulette Braddock, R-Hiram, with her mother, Pat Trago.
Paulding Countians recall the greatest lessons they learned from mom
Mother’s Day is Sunday, and some are looking for the perfect gift to thank their mom for the love they have shown. The holiday was created in the U.S. in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe and now is celebrat...
May 08, 2013 09:12 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Joshua Whitener
Stellar Student: Joshua Whitener
Joshua Whitener, a senior at North Paulding High School, goes above and beyond in both his academics and athletics. Whitener, 18, son of Joelle and Charles Whitener of Dallas, is preparing to start...
May 08, 2013 09:09 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Savage Race participants at the starting line during a race in Florida in recent years.
5,000 expected in NE Paulding for Savage Race
Those hoping to conquer the Savage Race in its debut event in Georgia are scheduled to ascend on Paulding County this weekend. Savage Race, a five- to six-mile mud run with obstacles, is scheduled ...
May 08, 2013 09:03 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Out and About
‘Annie’ in Dallas The Main Street Players present the musical “Annie” at the Dallas Theater and Civic Center Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at theater...
May 02, 2013 06:00 PM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Russom Elementary Preschool teacher Michele Wing helps student Isaiah Fredrick, 4, son of Amber and Matt Fredrick of Acworth, with his math skills.
Teacher of the Year Award to be given at luncheon
Paulding Education Foundation and Paulding County School District are preparing to honor top teachers from each public school and give one of them the district’s Teacher of the Year Award. The cere...
May 01, 2013 11:34 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dylan Autenrieth, 15, recently received a grant from a company to help improve his chances of receiving a college athletic scholarship.
Student receives grant for new athletic recruiting method
One North Paulding High School freshman was awarded a national grant to help give him an edge to be recruited to play basketball in college. Dylan Autenrieth, 15, son of Chantelle and David Autenri...
May 01, 2013 09:07 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ronnie Morris, of the Paulding Department of Transportation talks about the upcoming Touch a Truck event and about the heavy machinery, like the backhoe, that will be on display.
Saturday filled with events in Paulding
Paulding County residents will have their choice of a variety of family fun events this weekend — everything from big trucks to wrestling matches and classic cars. The Paulding County Parks and Rec...
April 24, 2013 11:27 AM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Front row, from left, Zac Edwards, 7, and Juliette Edwards, 5, back row, Ashley Edwards and Michael Edwards.
Dallas resident helps train pastors abroad
As a Christian missionary one Dallas resident and his family live off the financial support of others so he can focus fully on his ministry work. Michael Edwards, director of missions for Cobb-base...
April 24, 2013 09:06 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Out and About
‘ Mattress’ North Paulding High School Fine Arts Department will present “Once Upon a Mattress” today and Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the school at 300 North Paulding Dr...
April 17, 2013 05:02 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Michael Edwards stands behind a few items that he bought back from his recent mission trip to the African country of Ethiopia.
Dallas man teaches preachers in Ethiopia
About twice a year a Dallas resident makes a trip to the east African country of Ethiopia to help teach pastors there how to preach the Gospel effectively. When American preachers feel the call fr...
April 17, 2013 12:10 PM | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • 4-H Horse Club hosts Spring Fling fundraiser
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    02.27.13 - 09:59 am
  • Musicians put skills on display for Paulding students
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    02.21.13 - 10:20 am
  • Girl Scout cookie booth sales begin
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    02.21.13 - 10:11 am
  • Paulding students’ work published in calendar promoting conservation
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    02.06.13 - 02:38 pm
  • Family Alliance hosts country dance for a cause
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    02.06.13 - 02:34 pm
  • Paulding airport implements airplane safeguard program
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    01.30.13 - 01:35 pm
  • BACK TO BUSINESS: Chamber hosts annual celebration
    by Joe Livingston
    jlivingston@neighbornewspapers.com
    01.24.13 - 04:12 pm
  • Family entertainers being honored in Dallas
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    01.23.13 - 02:32 pm
  • Stellar Student: Brenson Jassim
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    01.17.13 - 12:20 pm
  • Church to host concert to help cancer patient
    Paulding residents will have the chance to be entertained by classic Southern gospel music acts while raising money for a good cause at the “Southern Gospel Music Singing Extravaganza” Saturday. Ne...
    April 17, 2013 12:06 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Out and About
    ‘Mattress’ North Paulding High School Fine Arts Department will present “Once Upon a Mattress” April 18 and 19 at 7 p.m., and April 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the school at 300 North Paulding Dri...
    April 10, 2013 05:39 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Kennedy Smith, 3, daughter of Andy and Robin Smith of Acworth: “A shirt and necklace.”
    What did you want the Easter Bunny to bring?
    The Paulding Neighbor visited Crossroads Public Library last week and asked young Easter egg hunters what they wanted the Easter bunny to bring them.
    April 03, 2013 02:45 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Jared Cadenhead.
    Stellar Student: Jared Cadenhead
    Jared Cadenhead, a senior at Grace Baptist Christian School in Hiram, is an involved student with a passion to help others. Cadenhead, 17, son of Tim and Lisa Cadenhead of Paulding County, is on tr...
    April 03, 2013 02:41 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Courtney and Emory Lott pose for a recent photo with their six children, four of whom they adopted
    Dallas couple starts foster care ministry at church
    Two Paulding residents are spreading the love of foster care and their Christian faith by helping establish a ministry at their church. Dallas residents Courtney and Emory Lott have two biological ...
    March 27, 2013 12:52 PM | 1 1 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Courtney and Emory Lott pose for a recent photo with their six children, four of whom they adopted.
    Dallas couple starts foster care ministry at church
    Two Paulding residents are spreading the love of foster care and their Christian faith by helping establish a ministry at their church. Dallas residents Courtney and Emory Lott have two biological ...
    March 27, 2013 09:15 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    From left, Paulding Rotary Club members Sam Elrod and Earl 
Duncan stroll through the park named after Duncan, a charter member.
    Rotary members look back on 44 years of service
    The Paulding County Rotary Club recently celebrated its 44th anniversary — years filled with putting time and money into projects throughout Paulding. The club has sponsored different events such ...
    March 20, 2013 02:46 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Two libraries host community Easter egg hunts
    The Easter bunny will be making two stops in Paulding County as he hops down the bunny trail to visit the Easter egg hunts hosted by two libraries. The Paulding County branch in Dallas will host it...
    March 20, 2013 02:40 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    From left, Jeremy Hariton and Nick Smerigan of Road Town Enterprises stand outside the Atlanta Film Studios Paulding County off Bill Carruth Parkway in Hiram.
    Paulding working to become the place for movie, TV productions
    Paulding County is becoming a prime location for the film industry to create movies, television shows and commercials. The county is home to the Atlanta Film Studios Paulding County, which is opera...
    March 13, 2013 09:07 AM | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Joe Chapman
    Cultural Arts Center to host classical concert Saturday night in Douglasville
    The Cultural Arts Council presents pianist Joe Chapman as the second performing artist for 2013 Kinna Chamber Concert series. Chapman will be performing at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville ...
    March 07, 2013 12:55 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    From left Alejandro Leon, 5, son of Ana Leon of Hiram and Keegan Schertler, 4, son of Mike and Sandy Schertler of Dallas, flies a kite to get ready for Family Fun Flyers.
    Full day of events scheduled for March 9 in Paulding
    March 9 is a full day of events in Paulding County ranging from a dinner theater and kite-flying festival to the chance for residents to have pets spayed or neutered for free. One event is the Comm...
    March 06, 2013 10:07 AM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Brittany Carter
    Stellar Student: Brittany Carter
    Brittany Carter, a junior at Hiram High School, wants to help young girls achieve their goals of playing golf, which historically has been a predominantly male sport. Carter, 17, is the daughter o...
    March 06, 2013 10:03 AM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Local group wins money for efforts to aid pit bulls
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    01.16.13 - 03:26 pm
  • Dia de los Reyes festival brings diverse holiday experience to families
    by Liz Marino
    lmarino@neighbornewspapers.com
    01.09.13 - 12:43 pm
  • Paulding libraries seeking volunteers for support
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    01.09.13 - 11:07 am
  • Paulding residents share their plans for 2013
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    01.03.13 - 12:00 pm
  • DRILL TIME
    East Paulding ROTC preps for national competitions
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    12.27.12 - 04:13 pm
  • Area resident wins BMX titles
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    12.24.12 - 10:15 am
  • STELLAR STUDENT: Adam Grimm
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    12.20.12 - 03:45 pm
  • Parks and Recreation class signups going on now
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    12.20.12 - 03:24 pm
  • Unique gifts can be found in Paulding
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    12.13.12 - 09:07 am