Week in Review: Deaths on Local Roads, Hot Headlines and Video of Community Events

We had some major headlines dealing with crime and police work as well as fire and heat last week, but we’re glad to say that we had some more positive news to bring you as well. Here are the highlights of the week that was:

An Atlanta man was reported to have Friday night, making him .

Among our crime news, , while three individuals .

A Dallas woman was rescued early Thursday from a house fire. .

The hot temps led Paulding County Schools officials Wednesday or Thursday, as did several school districts across the region.

Paulding students returned to classes on Wednesday. If you’re a parent of one or several students, and you’re still lacking some school supplies, perhaps will help you save some dough on supply purchases. We also have details on discounted meals, free hunting classes and more.

Residents of Hiram and surrounding communities were treated to entertainment and information during the Hiram Police Department and the city’s “National Night Out” event Tuesday. We were there and brought you on Wednesday .

In another video, we showed you for his actions during a fire at apartments in Dallas, which had been caused .

Several bowlers got away from their home states and came here to Dallas to participate in the American Wheelchair Bowling Association's Eighth-Annual Southern Open. .

focused on Rise of the Planet of the Apes and gave you a suggestion on where you might eat before your movie night. We bring you each Friday a video review of one of the latest theatrical releases and a place you might consider grabbing dinner. We hope you’re enjoying this feature, and we welcome your comments on the movies (no spoilers, please), the dinner suggestions and more.

Looking ahead, the Dallas Theater , so if you’re looking for something to do this or next weekend, we hope you’ll check out our latest “Great Escape” suggestion.

That’s it for our recap of last week’s headlines. Thanks for checking us out, and we hope you’ll return to see what we’ll bring you this week and beyond.