Paulding County News Podcast Sunday October 22, 2023
Story 1: Ga. deputies honored after saving woman from almost drowning in pond
Two Paulding County deputies were honored this week for saving a woman from a near-drowning. Paulding County Sheriff officials said on Sept. 27, Deputy Carlos Ortiz and Deputy Wesley Birjkovff were out in the field following up on individuals who did not show up for Jury Duty. While in the field, the deputies heard reports of a car accident over the law enforcement radio. This from WSB - TV
Story 2: Paulding County deputies search for suspect who they say ran from shooting investigation
Paulding County deputies are searching for a suspect connected to a shooting that took place in the Clear Creek Subdivision near US 278 West. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. Deputies investigating the shooting found multiple suspects, and one of them fled the area upon seeing law enforcement. Unfortunately, deputies were unable to apprehend the fleeing individual. The initial incident left one man with gunshot wounds, and he was transported to an Atlanta area hospital. The victim's current condition has not been disclosed. Authorities believe the wounded man might have been picked up by a vehicle, but no description of the vehicle is available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.
Story 3: New initiative aims to sequence half a million genomes of people with African ancestry for health studies Scientists are aiming to create the world's largest database of genomic information from 500,000 people of African ancestry in order to build a new 'reference genome' and better understand genetic variants that affect Black people. By collecting this data, the hope is to develop new medicines, diagnostic tests, and reduce health disparities, as less than 2% of genetic information being studied today comes from people of African ancestry. The project is funded by pharmaceutical companies, with the data being managed by a nonprofit organization, and will be exclusively provided to HBCUs and institutions involved in Africa.
Weather:
This weeks lows will be in the upper forties low sixties and highs will be in the mid to low seventies with beautiful sunshine all week long until the clouds roll in on Thursday morning.
Story 4: Paulding Arrest Reports
Kristin Aaron Cook arrested on 10/15 and charged with criminal damage to property in the second degree.
Clinton Kuykendall said “She’s looking rough.”
Michelle Caroll commented “Kristen looks a lot like uncle Kris”
Mark Franklin Mays was booked on 10/13 for violation of Family Violence Order.
Clinton Kuykendall commented"Wayment... family violence is against the law?
Donna Fite said“None of this is nice. This is my son, who unfortunately suffers from mental illness. Think about it again before you make fun”
Misty Paige Williams arrested on 10/13 and booked for probation violation.
Candaceandjason Fox said “Still needs Jesus and an butt whopping the way she is going”
And Savannah Williams from Yorkville commented “just letting yall know that my mom is doing very good. she actually turned her self in because she wants to do better so anyone that got something to say can suck it ”
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 Board Member to Hold Public Hearing
The State Board of Education will hold a public hearing for citizens in the Fourteenth Congressional District on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The meeting will be held from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Paulding County Schools, 3236 Atlanta Highway, Dallas, GA 30132.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from interested citizens and educators within the congressional district regarding the performance and problems of public education. Persons wishing to speak should sign in upon arrival.
The Georgia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Individuals who need assistance or auxiliary aids for participation in this public forum are invited to make their needs known to Geraldine Price at gprice@doe.k12.ga.us no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
Sports:
From the Paulding Sports Chronicles Facebook Page
In the softball championship North Paulding will open up against Mill Creek in Columbus on October 25.
Story 6: US Customs Officials Seize Giraffe Feces from Woman at Minnesota Airport
A woman from Iowa was stopped by federal customs agents at Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport for bringing giraffe feces from Kenya in her luggage. She declared the feces, which she intended to use for making jewelry, but customs agents still destroyed the material. While it is possible to bring giraffe feces to the U.S. with proper permits and inspections, there are significant health risks associated with importing fecal matter. Diseases such as African swine fever, classical swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease, among others, are a concern in Kenya. The woman was not sanctioned for declaring the item but was warned about the potential dangers associated with importing fecal matter.
Social Stories:
FB Post #1: DS Smith from Dallas posted on the What’s Happening in Paulding County’s Facebook Page “Anyone notice their water smells and taste different? I'm in Dallas near the Costco area.”
The top commentors were:
Tom Szary from Dallas said “Yesterday I was in down town dallas and it smelled like sewage. Maybe that has something to do with it. As a former water technician I will say if you seen what I seen. You won't drink tap water. Ever!!!”
And Lin Hirschfield from Dallas said “I’m sticking with wine”
Finally Carol Byrd said “Yes!! Gullege- Colbert Rd area Smells like too much chlorine(maybe)lol”
FB Post #2:
Paulding County, Ga’s Facebook posted Recently, the Board of Commissioners awarded the Seven Hills Boulevard Widening project to CW Matthews with a completion date of September of 2023. The project includes widening the existing road from two lanes to four lanes, with a raised center median and sidewalks along both sides of the road. A dual lane roundabout will be installed at the intersection of Seven Hills Boulevard / Blackberry Run Drive / Bentleaf Drive. The project limits are from the north end of the bridge over Little Pumpkinvine Creek to Cedarcrest Road.
It is intended that the contractor will begin staking the working limits and installing the erosion control measures necessary for the project construction starting the week of September 27, 2021. Mid-October, the contractor plans to begin construction activities, such as clearing and grading (removal of trees, fencing, etc). Within the first half of 2022, the widening along with pavement rehabilitation is tentatively scheduled to begin. This work will utilize flaggers, may cause delays, will include shifting travel patterns and lanes, and could be a semi-rough ride until the final layer is laid through the project limits. Updates will be shared periodically during the project construction. Please note, that weather is always a concern and could impact work at times and schedules.
Some of the top comments were from:
Lisa Chumley said “Yet hwy 92/381 is still just 2 lanes. Makes no sense.”
And Sandra Kato Nicholson who commented “Better traffic control is needed at several schools in Paulding County.”
And finally Trevor Freeman from Hiram said “I hope the county starts another rd project before 92 gets done. That will be awesome. Or before dallas Acworth that will be a treat also.”
Here are some things you're talking about: Call us with your thoughts or story at (770) 799-6810
Events:
October 26 BlairOutLoud will be at Los Magueys in Dallas from 6:00-9:00pm
October 28 Sara Babb Park will host Nightmare in Paulding from 7:00-11:30pm
October 29 Children of the Promise will be at Macedonia Church off of Villa Rica Hwy in Dallas
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