Find Great Deals, and Possibly a New Pet, Today

1. Will we get some rain to cool us off today? We’ll see.

According to the National Weather Service, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Today’s high should be near 93 under mostly sunny skies, with heat index values as high as 98, and winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tonight should bring partly cloudy skies with a low near 72.

2. The Paulding County Chamber of Commerce is hoping the local business community will pledge some of its dollars to an investment campaign for economic development. Learn more about this project in with President/CEO Carolyn Delamont.

3. We featured on Tuesday “Baby Girl” as our , though . She’s been at Paulding County Animal Control since April—don’t you think she deserves a home?

4. Coming up later today, we’ll have our weekly “Frugal Family” feature to tell you of some great local deals, a suggestion for a “Great Escape” that can give you a much-needed break, your Paulding Blotter and more.

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