A home in the Dallas-Hiram area is a finalist in Patch's Deck the House Christmas lighting contest. The winner claims a $100,000 prize for its local school district. Residents in Paulding are asking for your help as the deadline for voting on the best entry rapidly approaches. It is noon today (Friday). To see the entries and cast for vote for Georgia's only finalist, go to: http://deckthehouse.patch.com/entries?sort=votes&leaders=1

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