Paulding County News Podcast Wednesday 6, 2023
This article highlights the availability of adoptable pets in and around Dallas-Hiram for families looking to welcome a furry companion. It emphasizes the significant number of shelter animals, approximately 6 million annually in the United States, taken in by rescue organizations. Sadly, only around half of these animals, roughly 3.2 million, find homes each year. The article encourages readers to consider adopting a pet from local shelters and provides a list of available animals through Petfinder, catering to various preferences for cuddly or companionable pets. It also mentions that the list is generated using Petfinder data and invites local shelters to list their adoptable pets through Petfinder...........This from the Patch
In Lithonia, a tragic incident occurred at a gas station on Rock Chapel Road, resulting in the death of a 7-year-old boy. The DeKalb County Police Department responded to a shooting incident on September 4th at around 6:30 p.m. The boy's father, 42-year-old Dante Daugherty, has been arrested and is facing charges of two counts of cruelty to children in the 2nd degree and one count of 2nd-degree murder. Further details about the incident are currently unavailable, leaving the community and authorities with many questions surrounding this heartbreaking event..........This from Fox 5
In Gwinnett County, a tragic car crash occurred at the junction of Interstate 85 and Ga. 316 near Pleasant Hill Road, resulting in five deaths and three injuries. The victims, all teenagers, have been identified as Katy Gaitan (17), Ashley Gaitan (16), Coral Lorenzo (17), Hung Nguyen (18), and Abner Santana (19). Three of them attended Lakeside High School in DeKalb County. The accident involved three vehicles, with one car going over a wall from Ga. 316 to I-85 South, colliding with a third car below around 3:45 a.m. The crash resulted in multiple ejections, and authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident, which remains unclear............This from WSBTV
Dragon Con, a popular pop culture, fantasy, sci-fi, and gaming convention held in downtown Atlanta, concluded with over 70,000 attendees from around the world. The sold-out event featured various activities, including parties, workshops, panels, autograph sessions, gaming, and merchandise shopping. A public parade on Peachtree Street was also a highlight. The convention raised at least $200,000 for its designated charity, CURE Childhood Cancer, and has contributed over $1.23 million to charitable causes in the past decade. The next Dragon Con is scheduled for Labor Day weekend from August 29 to September 2 next year...........This from Fox 5
Weather:
As we start to cool off this weekend, starting to come into that amazing fall season, we see the highs staying around the mid to high 80’s with lows in the 60’s. Go out and enjoy some fun summer activities before they are too cool to do it! #weatherreport #coolingoff #high70s #low80s #pleasestaycool #toohot #humidity #mostlysunny #outdooractivities #perfectweather
A 2.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Morganton, a small city in the North Georgia mountains, near the state lines of Tennessee and North Carolina. The earthquake struck at around 4:15 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon. According to the USGS, for residents in the immediate area, it likely felt like a small sharp jolt followed by a few stronger sharp shakes. People further away may not have felt it at all, or if they did, it was described as a subtle gentle shake or two, especially noticeable when sitting still. In the past year, Georgia has experienced a total of 20 earthquakes............This from WSBTV
Jarvis Jones, a former University of Georgia (UGA) football star linebacker and current UGA football staffer, was arrested on Friday night for speeding and reckless driving charges. The incident is part of a pattern within the UGA football program, which has faced scrutiny since a fatal crash in January involving a UGA player and staffer. Coach Kirby Smart acknowledged the ongoing issue, emphasizing the safety of players and the need to eliminate high-speed driving among team members. The program aims to prioritize harm reduction and produce not only successful athletes but also quality citizens who contribute positively to the community..................This from 11 Alive
Weird news:
Delta Flight 194 from Atlanta to Barcelona had to make an emergency landing back in Atlanta due to an onboard medical issue. According to a radio snippet from the pilot, the issue involved a passenger who had diarrhea throughout the plane, leading to concerns about biohazard. The flight, which typically takes eight to nine hours, returned to Atlanta after only six hours in the air. Delta confirmed the emergency landing due to a medical issue but did not confirm the specific nature of the problem. They issued an apology to passengers for the delay and inconvenience caused by the incident..........This from Fox 5
In Nebraska, police officers had an unusual traffic stop when they encountered a bull named "Howdy Doody" riding in a car along Route 275 near Norfolk. Officers initially responded to a report about a "vehicle with a cow inside" and were surprised to find a full-size Watusi bull owned by Lee Meyer. The officers addressed traffic violations related to the situation but gave Meyer a warning rather than a ticket. Howdy Doody is a local celebrity known for appearing at parades, but his fame hadn't reached Norfolk at the time of his unexpected ride, leading to some humorous confusion for Meyer's family..........This from Huff Post
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From What's Happening in Paulding County:
MsJuicy Bowman said “Ok I need some help for a single mother who is due with twin girls in December 27th but will probably have them early! I asked her if she was having a baby shower she said no because she has no one to show up! She has no family hardly any friends! She needs everything! She’s renting a room and working her tail off trying to get all she needs! I want to throw her a baby shower in my home and am reaching out for donations to get these precious little angels what they need! If you want to donate or buy something for this family or even want to attend the baby shower please please let me know! They say It takes a village and she needs our help! “
Others commented:
Gigi Bee “Let me know the date for the shower I’ll do the cake!”
Erika French “ I would love to come and donate something! I have 2 closings this month so I'd love to help!”
Kanika Reeves “ I have 2 Chicco Zip I purchased in 2019. We haven't used them since 2020 and are good until 2026. They unzip so the padding can be cleaned.”
Beth Brice “Can you make an Amazon wish list and post it? I would be happy to send something.”
Fran Ford “I dont know her but would help give her a shower. She needs to know she isnt alone.”
From the Paulding County Sheriffs office Facebook page:
The Paulding County Sheriff’s office posted to have a happy labor day on Monday. A lot of people thanked them and others hated on them here are the comments.
Connie Blair Bullock “Thank you for your protection! Have a great day!”
Nevin Young “I am guessing you don't have any weight standards on your department.”
William Smith “Thank you for crushing our skulls in!”
Thomas C Anthony “Try not to suplex anyone today”
Austin Bryan “Happy Labor Day! Stay safe!”
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Events:
September 8th and 9th at 6 pm is the Rockmart Pro Rodeo
Bat attitudes game 1 is Thursday at 6:15 at Sara Babb Park field 3
This Saturday at 2PM dungeons and Dragon's adventure league at bucking goal brewing company
Big Rich Brock Comedy will be at VFW post 5408 in Acworth September 9th at 7:30
#eventshappeningnearyou #weekendevents #weekdayevents #pauldingcountyuncensoredfacebookpage #whatyouaretalkingabout #whatsgoingoninpauldingcounty #events #loveevents #getyououtofthehouse #funforthefamily
A shooting in Dublin, Georgia, left one person dead and three others injured. The incident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. near the ACE Lounges on East Jackson Street. The deceased individual was identified as 29-year-old Richard Collins, while the conditions of the three injured individuals remain unknown. The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made at this time. Authorities are seeking information related to the incident, and anyone with details can contact the GBI regional investigative office or the Dublin Police Department. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through various channels. The article also mentions the More Than A Number project designed to assist families affected by tragedy and trauma.............This from 13 WMAZ
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