Politics & Government

Free Chicken, Road Closure Could Be a Part of Your Morning

Early risers could earn free Chick-fil-A for a year, but may have to take a detour if heading to one area in downtown Dallas.

1. There is probably at least something in today’s forecast to be disappointed about.

The National Weather Service says we should expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 98 degrees, though the heat index values could top out at 104. But there is a 40-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 a.m. That chance diminishes to 30 percent this evening, which will otherwise be mostly cloudy with a low near 72.

2. The early bird catches the worm, or in this case, chicken. The Dallas Chick-fil-A will give today 100 customers free meals for a year—find out about this free food opportunity and more in .

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3. Depending on how early you read this, part of Main Street in Dallas , but if you’re a late riser and you read this after 8 a.m., you’re in the clear as the road should be open by then. Paulding drivers next week may want to make sure their travels don’t take them to Weddington Road, as we learned at that roadwork there will lead to some drivers needing to take alternate routes.

4. Hiram voters later this year . Such a referendum received approval Tuesday from the Hiram City Council; we’ll have a full wrap-up later this morning of all the council’s business from Tuesday.

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5. Also meeting Tuesday was the Paulding County School Board, which .


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