Paulding County News Podcast Wednesday 13, 2023
Cobb County police have arrested three individuals in connection with the cold case disappearance of Matilde Gonzalez, a Pauling County woman missing for nearly three years. Gonzalez, last seen in October 2019, prompted suspicions of foul play. The breakthrough led to the arrests of Alejandra Castro, Samantha Vasquez (both charged with malice murder), and Abel Castro (charged with concealing a death and cruelty to children). The investigation continues, with authorities still searching for Gonzalez's body. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Cobb County Police Major Crimes Unit at 770-499-4111.............This from Fox 5
The Atlanta Braves secured a playoff berth by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2. Matt Olson was a standout performer, going 2 for 3 with three RBIs. With this win, the Braves, at 93-49, clinched at least a wild card spot and extended their postseason streak to six consecutive years, the second-longest in franchise history. They also maintain a commanding 15-game lead over the second-place Philadelphia in the NL East. Key plays included Ronald Acuña Jr.'s two-run single in the seventh and Olson's two-run single in the same inning. Brad Hand got the win in relief, while Raisel Iglesias secured his 29th save in 31 chances. Colin Selby took the loss for the Pirates, giving up four runs in just one-third of an inning............keep listening to PCNP for your chance to win playoff tickets.. This from AP News
Georgia Tech has reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to settle claims of unlawfully excluding non-U.S. citizen students from career opportunities on the school's job boards. The college will pay a $500,000 fine as part of the settlement. The Justice Department's investigation found that Georgia Tech violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by allowing third-party employers to post job advertisements on its platform that excluded non-U.S. citizens, limiting their job prospects based on citizenship status. The investigation began after a lawful permanent resident student at Georgia Tech reported a bank's U.S. citizen-only job posting. The college must now change its recruiting practices and policies to comply with INA regulations. Over 14 months, the DOJ collected over $1.6 million in civil penalties from 30 employers who used Georgia Tech's platform to exclude non-U.S. citizens from job opportunities................This from 11 Alive
Weather:
This weekend we are going to see hints of Fall this weekend with the highs being in the high 70s and the lows in the high 50s! Perfect weather for all of these full fall festivals and events coming up. #weatherreport #coolingoff #high70s #low80s #pleasestaycool #toohot #humidity #mostlysunny #outdooractivities #perfectweather
LaWayne Dacosta, a Georgia mom, has shared a clever back-to-school hack on TikTok that simplifies morning routines for parents and kids. Dacosta, who garnered seven million views, collaborates with her daughter, Londyn, to plan outfits for the school week on Sundays. Using bins or storage containers labeled with days of the week, they organize outfits based on weather and daily activities, fostering bonding and problem-solving. Dacosta's hack has received praise on TikTok, and she emphasizes the importance of routines and schedules for kids. She plans to create a calendar with Londyn to manage her busy after-school activities, aiming to make life smoother for her daughter............This from Fox News
A woman in metro Atlanta was arrested and faced four felony charges after allegedly stealing less than $10 worth of items from a Fayetteville Chevron station. Mbeti Ndonga, 40, was apprehended on September 3 at the Chevron on S. Jeff David Drive. Initially, she was accused of misdemeanor shoplifting for taking items valued at $9. However, she now faces four felony charges, although the article does not specify the nature of these charges........This from WSBTV
Sports:
From the Paulding Sports Chronicles
3 of our 5 high school's Football teams won this Friday
Weird news:
Railcars from Atlanta's MARTA system are being repurposed to create artificial reefs on the ocean floor off the coast of Georgia. This initiative is part of a collaboration with Georgia's Reef Project to revitalize marine life. Two older railcars have been deployed, with one arriving at Savannah's East Coast Terminal on September 8, and the other scheduled to follow on September 12. These railcars will rest at depths of 55 to 65 feet east of Ossabaw Island, contributing to an existing network of artificial reefs that support marine creatures, including sport fish and endangered sea turtles. This eco-friendly project not only benefits the ocean ecosystem but also provides an innovative disposal method for MARTA's aging railcars...........This from the Georgia Sun
Reza Baluchi, a Florida resident originally from Iran, has been detained by the U.S. Coast Guard for attempting to travel to London, England, in a self-made vessel resembling a giant floating hamster wheel. The Coast Guard found Baluchi about 70 nautical miles east of Tybee Island, Georgia, and assessed his journey as "manifestly unsafe." Baluchi refused to leave his vessel and threatened self-harm if officers tried to board. Eventually, he was safely removed from his contraption and faces charges of Obstruction of Boarding and Violation of a Captain of the Port Order. Baluchi has a history of unconventional travel attempts, including running across the U.S. and attempting to reach Bermuda in a similar homemade bubble, leading to Coast Guard interventions in the past...........This from Georgia Public Broadcasting
Here are some things you're talking about: Call us with your thoughts or story at 404.997-8655
From What's Happening in Paulding County Facebook Page:
An Anonymous Member posted “Looking for Pit Bull Puppy.”
These are your responses from actual paulding county citizens - as reported on Whats Happening Paulding County
Kayla Kay from ___________ “Why hidden identity?”
Annocer – well kay kay apparently they didn’t want anyone to know who they were ?
Alex Margarella ____________“The animal shelter has TONS of pitties.”
Annoucer – YOur right such a shame,, Adopt don’t breed
Nicole Carteright of ______________ “Blows my mind that so many are judging this person for wanting to pay for a stable dog. Dogs in the shelter can come with so many issues. At the end of the day its no ones business what they decide to do. Best of luck to the OP”
Annocer – well nicole you are right we all have issues that’s why are Socail medi reports On the PCNP are so well liked ,, Drama sells
Elaine Jet “Please Adopt!!
Pitties are the 1st to be euthanized.”
Annocer – UNfortumately you may or may not be correct
IN other news
From the Whats Happening in Paulding County Facebook page:
Stacy Ball from _____________ posted “I would like to give a shout out to our Hiram post office. When I go in every morning to gather the mail out of the box, the lobby and the back area is always clean, Freshly mopped, smells sanitized, and it looks very well-kept. Also, the parking lot is always free of trash and the outside is very well-maintained. The employess are always nice and helpful! 5 of 5 Stars!!!!”
Others Commented:
Heather Robertson Manning “Tracey is the Postmaster there in Hiram, and even when we moved further away I decided to stick with them to ship out eBay sales. She is top notch and I also agree with the cleanliness there.”
Ricky Robinson “Too bad they bend peoples mail that is clearly marked "Do not bend" in cardboard mailers...SMH”
Cindy Delesie “They are the best and couldn’t be nicer!”
Judy Westmoreland “I enjoy so much going to the Hiram PO. The staff is always so happy and ready to help in anyway!!”
From the Whats Happening in Paulding County Facebook page:
Kristi Belvins posted “I want to warn everyone... Please do not use Jennifer Shipley for cleaning. I had used her several months ago. Told her that I needed a lot of declutter. Told her to try to allot 8 hrs and I'd pay her generously for her time. She come to my house and cleaned my bedroom and bathroom halfway.. Looked good. I get a text saying she had an emergency and had to leave. She ask if I could pay her for what she'd done. I believe she said 100 and I sent like 130. She never reached back out. I saw her making appts for other people. I privately messaged her and ask if something was wrong. She said no, just had a lot going on.. Not enough though to take other appts. I moved. I ask if she could come this morning and do a light move out clean. We agreed to 9am. She never showed up. I messaged her. She had multiple excuses. She then snapped saying she would post pics of my old house, like a blackmail thing. She said she didn't really care about getting new customers because she had teriffic regulars.. It was a lot of bad stuff.. I have all the messages for anyone who doubts it. I know she feeds the homeless and stuff, which is a good thing, but her business management is horrible. She didn't understand tht I had disconnects pending tomorrow on water and lights. It had to be cleaned today. I was able to find someone thankfully.. Yall just be wary of a wolf in sheep's clothing.”
Others commented:
Brandon Childers “Release the messages!!!”
Amy L. Smith “Yep..i had to clean again after she did the house (i was moving out)..she said she had to go to emergency care bc of pet dander in house which i forewarned i had dogs..some parts of house was done ok just not most of it”
Natalie Green “Must be a Jennifer thing. I know of one that advertised all over and ended up stealing from her clients. She poses as a good Christian woman but will rob you of pills and valuables. To which she is currently facing 4 charges of. I tried to warn people and would get kicked out of groups.”
Robyn Maimone “Sorry for you’re experience! I’ve only had good experiences with her! She’s been amazing! I know she has a lot going on but I dont think she meant to be disrespectful or do a bad job. Just personal experience again.”
AND LAST BUT LEAST JENNIFER:
Jennifer Shipley “I am done tolerating the slander and the BS I've never stolen from anybody and if I had an emergency it's life I had an emergency and I do apologize for that but posting my mug shot from over 11 years ago telling me that I'm a liar you have no idea what really happened on that day regardless of what the news said you wasn't in my shoes so you have no idea that's just reaching seriously I'm going to delete myself from this post and if I continue to get notifications that my name is being slandered I am going to the police department and I will be filing harassment complaints if you feel like I've done you wrong and you want to file a complaint on me by all means necessary please do but I've never stolen from anybody not even the homeless that's reaching as well the fact that you put my mugshot up though you really sat on your computer and Googled me up SMH that is a shame I don't live in my past anymore I am not afraid to admit that I used to be an addict but I am no longer an addict matter of fact I lost my daughter 3 years ago to drug addiction for a client to say that I showed up at her house smelling like pot I did not that is crazy it's just people reaching and when I say that I'm going to refund I will but I'm not going to be slandered or talk to you any kind of way or like I'm a peasant sorry that's just me defending myself when I see my mugshot posted SMH that's a damn shame you are grown ass women”
Also Darien Southerland posted on Facebook “Listen to Paulding county news podcast , you could hear your Facebook post as a news story.”
There were some comments that we really appreciated having!
Seth King “i’m sorry but like why even make a podcast with a maximum retention of maybe 30-40 people ever listening to it lmao”
Ashley Ann responded “Seth King so you think every other podcast had thousands of people listening to it off bat or do they have to grow that like a business… Oh, OK that’s what I thought. This was an ignorant comment.
There’s literally over 100,000 people in Paulding County”
Ashley Dedon “I like the podcast. It’s like a modern day newspaper”
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Events:
Friday at 6PM Tauren Wells will be performing at Food Truck Friday.
Saturday from 1pm-5pm is a car show against Childhood cancer at the Pizza Shack in Dallas
Also, on Saturday at 6PM is the Cattle Baron’s Ball at the PC airport
#eventshappeningnearyou #weekendevents #weekdayevents #pauldingcountyuncensoredfacebookpage #whatyouaretalkingabout #whatsgoingoninpauldingcounty #events #loveevents #getyououtofthehouse #funforthefamily
Approximately 45,000 Georgia students participated in dual enrollment programs last year, taking college-level courses for both high school and college credit. However, Georgia House members have been considering adjustments to the program due to budgetary concerns. In 2020, Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill limiting state-sponsored dual enrollment options by capping the number of state-funded credit hours per student to 30 and restricting offerings to core academic courses for high school juniors and seniors. Lawmakers approved these changes after a 2018 auditor's report revealed escalating costs, from $18.5 million in 2014 to $78.8 million in 2018. Dual enrollment enrollment also decreased between 2020 and 2021, possibly due to both the new law and the pandemic, and some lawmakers are concerned about the cost and efficiency of the program..............This from Now Habersham
The proportion of Georgians speaking a language other than English at home has increased fivefold since 1980. However, recent data shows that the percentages of people predominantly speaking Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, and French have plateaued in the past five years, with only Vietnamese showing an increase. The Asian population in Metro Atlanta witnessed the fastest growth (55%) between 2010 and 2020 among all racial or ethnic groups, as per the Atlanta Regional Commission. Additionally, Metro Atlanta ranks fourth in the number of Black immigrant residents, with significant growth in the Black immigrant population, especially from the Caribbean and Africa, between 2010 and 2019.............This from AXIOS Atlanta
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