Pigs Shot, Breastfeeding Center: Top 2019 Stories in Dallas/Hiram

DALLAS, GA - It's hard to believe 2019, and the decade, is already coming to an end due to how much happened this year, especially inDallas/Hiram. Certain moments during 2019 showed residents at their worst, while several other moments showed them at their very best. Whether it was a tragedy that tested our strength, a person or event that helped restore our faith in humanity, or something strange that left us not knowing whether to laugh, or sigh (or both), it's hard to believe how much happened around us this year.

Which ones did Patch readers find the most interesting? Patch has rounded up the top most-read stories in Dallas/Hiram during 2019.

Mom Donates Son's $6,500 To Goodwill, Stashed In Mickey Mouse Mug

A Georgia mom says she feels like "the worst mom in the world" after donating her son's $6,500 to the local Goodwill.

Paulding Detective Charged With Child Molestation: Sheriff

A former Paulding County detective faced facing child molestation charges, according to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.

Dallas Retailer Sells $167K Lottery Ticket, Prize Unclaimed

A Dallas retailer sold a jackpot ticket for the Aug. 19 Fantasy 5 drawing, according to the Georgia Lottery Corporation's website. The lucky winner won a prize of $167,258, but nobody has claimed it.

Paulding Couple Arrested For Murder Of 3-Month-Old: Police

The mother of an infant girl and her live-in boyfriend have been arrested after the death of her 3-month-old baby in May of 2018, according to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.

Deputy Comforts Baby, Photos Touch Hearts Of Bibb Community

Photos of a Bibb County deputy comforting a tiny baby posted over the weekend have touched the hearts of this Georgia community. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office posted photos of the tender scene at a recent traffic stop.

6-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shot By 4-Year-Old Brother

A 6-year-old girl is in critical condition after her 4-year-old brother accidentally shot her in the head in Paulding County Monday, police said. The 6-year-old victim is in critical condition at an Atlanta area hospital. Thus far, no charges have been filed in this case.

Woman Charged With Murder, Arson In Paulding County Case

Authorities have made an arrest in the case of a car fire in which first responders found a body burnt so much it was unidentifiable. Akeyla Xemaja Philpot, 23, is being charged with the late August murder of Austin Nicholson.

Full Service Breastfeeding Center Opens In Dallas

Paulding County's first and only full service breastfeeding center has opened and plans a grand opening soon.

Georgia Soldier Needs Help Getting War-Plagued Puppies Home

A Dallas soldier, deployed to Afghanistan, and his five buddies need help to get their puppies home.

2 Pigs Shot In Paulding County, Reward Offered For Info

Paulding County Sheriff's detectives are working an animal cruelty case where two pigs were shot and left for dead on the owner's property just off of Lucas Road in northern Paulding County.

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