Paulding County News Podcast Sunday, November 5, 2023
Story 1:
Four men, alleged gang members, have been sentenced for their involvement in a 2021 drive-by shooting in south Cobb County, Georgia. Their sentences range from four to 13 years after pleading guilty in Cobb County Superior Court. The gang members include Nicholas Poole, James Daniels, Bryce Dowell (members of the "2Solid" gang), and Thomas White (a member of the "Good Product Team" gang, who allegedly ordered the shooting from prison). A fifth suspect, Thomas Williams, who was allegedly the getaway driver, has not been arrested. The case involved shootings in Atlanta and Cobb County in 2021, injuring bystanders and causing property damage. The investigation revealed connections to gang activity and the use of contraband cell phones in prison. The gang members who were arrested in Hiram pleaded guilty to various charges, including violations of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, aggravated assault, and property damage charges. They received prison sentences and probation as part of their sentences….. This from the Marietta Daily Journal
Story 2: 1 dead, multiple injured after driver leads deputies on wild, day-long chase through Paulding Co.
A car wreck in Paulding County, Georgia, resulted in one fatality and several injuries. The crash occurred at Mulberry Rock and Cohran roads at around 6:49 a.m. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office initiated a search for the driver responsible for the crash, and they were pursued throughout the county for most of the day. The pursuit led law enforcement to the area of Buchanan Highway and GA 120 westbound and the Roses store. Eventually, the driver, identified as Michael Anthony Morgan Jr., 41, was captured at a residence in Temple with the assistance of Paulding authorities, Georgia State Patrol, and U.S. Marshals. Morgan faces multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle and hit-and-run resulting in serious injury or death. He is held without bond in the Paulding County Jail…. This from WSB-TV
Story 3: Second Man Arrested for Street Race That Killed 15-Year-Old
An 18-year-old Paulding man, Caleb Evan Hasty, was arrested in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on August 26 in south Cobb, Georgia. The crash resulted in the death of a 15-year-old passenger. Hasty was the second person arrested in connection with the incident. The crash allegedly involved two cars, a 2001 Ford Mustang driven by another 18-year-old, Garrett Tyler Betts, and a 2009 Pontiac G8 driven by Hasty. Both drivers are accused of racing at speeds of 100 mph in a 45-mph zone. The Mustang lost control, causing a collision with a tree, resulting in the death of the passenger and serious injuries to Betts. Hasty is charged with vehicular homicide, speeding, reckless driving, and racing on highways and streets. He is currently in custody without bond….. This from the Marietta Daily Journal
Weather: Angie Chavez – The beautiful fall weather has returned with highs in the low 70s and lows in the 50s to start off your week!
Story 4: Paulding Arrest Reports
Here are some things you had to say:
Adam Kelton said “Send it back to SFX:BEEP”
Ronnie Pitts commented “He's in there with bubba now”
Finally Angelique Edwards-Payne from Atlanta said “Hr shouldn’t have even made it to jail #JS “
Some of the top comments were
Betty Hobbs Krenik said “Pretty serious charges for one so young, not to mention he wants to be identified as Asian.”
Jasmine Schell commented “SFX:BEEP y’all locking up 6 year olds now?!”
David Carter from Atlanta said “This is why I love this page not his momma tryna defend him n fight other people on the postyou should be worried bout yo son not us lady”
Finally Calvin Jones from Dallas said “Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Don’t wanna try that again you’re probably gonna meet somebody with a gun.”
AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE ONLY BEEN ARRESTED AND ARE NOT CONVICTED. THEY HAVE NOT HAD THEIR DAY IN COURT WHEN WE RECORDED THIS PODCAST. WE WISH THEM LUCK ON THEIR DAY IN THE COURT
Story 5:State 'Black Panther' stuntman killed along with 2 of his children during crash in Atlanta
Three individuals were killed in a late-night crash on the exit ramp from Interstate 285 to Interstate 20 east in DeKalb County, Georgia. The victims have been identified as 41-year-old Taraja Ramsess, 13-year-old Sundari Ramsess, and 1-month-old Fugibo Ramsess. Two other children, a 10-year-old male and a 3-year-old female, were injured and taken to the hospital. Mr. Ramsess, a well-known stuntman who worked on movies like "Black Panther," "Avengers: Endgame," and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," was driving a Ford F-150 when it collided with a broken-down tractor-trailer in the left lane. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Sports:
Here are your weekly sports updates From the Paulding Sports Chronicles Facebook Page
Notions
6A Regions..for 24-26
This one is tricky based on what GHSA has done in the past..they seem to like to keep the Cobb schools together regardless of geographic proximity...here is my geographic region for our schools..
North Paulding
Paulding County
McEachern
North Cobb
Kennesaw Mtn
Hillgrove
Marietta
Harrison
I think they will split up the 2 PC schools with PC playing the the 4 Douglas County Schools and South Cobb, Pebblebrook and Osborne thrown in. What's your take..
Story 6: Weird News: Cook in alleged mushroom poisoning case is charged with 3 murders in Australia
In a small Australian town, a murder mystery has unfolded as three people died after consuming a family meal suspected to contain poisonous death cap mushrooms. Erin Patterson, who hosted the lunch, has been a prime suspect. After months of investigation, the police arrested Patterson, charging her with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder. The victims include Patterson's former in-laws and their relatives who fell gravely ill after the meal. While Patterson has denied wrongdoing, intense public scrutiny surrounds the case. The death cap mushroom is known for its extreme toxicity, and consuming just one can be fatal.
Social Stories:
FB Post #1: An Anonymus member of the What’s happening in Paulding county Facebook page posted:
Why are Mexican teenagers lining the side of 278?
Some of the top comments were from:
Cheron McCallum who said “Not all Hispanic people are from Mexico”
Mandy Dunn Tyson suggested “It's not the Day of the Dead. It is a religious march. La Antorcha Guadalupana, or the Guadalupan torch run, is organized annually by Asociación Tepeyac, in which a flame is brought overland from the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City to Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.”
Kimberly Jackson-Shivers from Hiram commented “They would have said black teenagers or white teenagers . We need to stop being so sensitive. Everything is not an insult or a judgment. It was a question people”
FB Post #2:
Paulding County Uncensored posted in their Facebook Group “Hey FOX 5 Atlanta what are you investigating here in Paulding? #NewsVanSpotted #InquiringMinds”
The top comments were:
Brandi Spinks said “Our daughter was murdered and we want justice. Some of these comments are disrespectful. Have some compassion for our families as we mourn the loss of our daughter, we are absolutely heartbroken. #JusticeForBrianna”
Valerie Collins suggested “Most likely covering the torch run.”
And finally DeDe Ingram Smith said “The Paulding county young woman that was accidentally shot .”
Here are some things you're talking about: Call us with your thoughts or story at (770) 799-6810
Events:
-November 14 @ 10:00 am PCSD hosts Stakeholder Meeting
-November 7 – Get out and vote!
- November 17 – Girls Night Out – Downtown Dallas – Pink Friday from 4:00-8:00pm
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