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🌱 Patch AM: Community Block Party & Resource Festival and 10 more events
Coming up: Paulding Pro Rodeo on the Dallas Patch calendar
Morning Dallas! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Paulding Pro Rodeo at Earl Duncan Park at Paulding Meadows
- Dallas, GA - PCA/IPRA - October 2-3, 2026 at Earl Duncan Park
- Once Upon a Boo Paint Party at Seven Hills Brewery
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
- Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dallas
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★ Featured events ★
- Paulding Pro Rodeo →
Earl Duncan Park at Paulding Meadows, 472 Paulding Meadows Dr., Dallas
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Dallas, GA - PCA/IPRA - October 2-3, 2026 →
Earl Duncan Park, 472 Paulding Meadows Dr, Dallas
8:00 pm - Paulding Pro Rodeo →
Earl Duncan Park at Paulding Meadows, 472 Paulding Meadows Dr., Dallas
6:00 pm - Once Upon a Boo Paint Party at Seven Hills Brewery →
Seven Hills Brewery, Dallas
3:00 pm - Chorus Concert
SMMS Cafeteria
6:00 pm - Homecoming Game
North Paulding HS
7:30 pm - Community Block Party & Resource Festival →
Ben Hill Strickland Sr Memorial Park, 372 Oak St, Hiram
12:00 pm - Early Voting Begins →
Watson Government Complex, 240 Constitution Blvd, Dallas
8:00 am - Board Of Commissioners Work Session →
Dallas GA
10:00 am - Board of Commissioners Board Meeting →
Dallas GA
2:00 pm - October 13, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals →
Dallas GA
5:30 pm - We CARE Vet Fair™ →
Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
9:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To the man that stopped in traffic by the cross roads about 20 mins ago like some of us others did to unsure the safety of a tiny orange kitten.
Thank you for taking him to get checked out! And if you could let me/us know how he/she is please. Again thank you. Glad to know there are still good… (Nextdoor Summer Glen) - Hey everyone!
We put up some missing dog flyers around the area, but unfortunately, all of them are now missing. We didn't just put them up in our neighborhood,… (Nextdoor Hickory Creek)
- Paulding County School District posted a job opening for Day Porter - Custodial (Anticipated Vacancy 2026-2027) in Dallas. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hiram. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dallas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Powder Springs
- At a Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting, new public safety director outlines his priorities for the city (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Three restaurants to try during Hispanic Heritage Month in Cobb County (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Has Petfinder Caved? Rare Censored Dog Breeds (blogspot.com)
Acworth
- 312 Colsen Dr, Acworth, GA 30102 (redfin.com)
- Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Kennesaw man charged with destroying Flock cameras in Cobb County (fox5atlanta.com)
Douglasville
- Douglasville Chili Cook-Off Expands Into Fall Festival For 30th Annual Event (patch.com)
Ok Dallas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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