Paulding County News Podcast Sunday 10, 2023
A Paulding County grandfather, Brandon Baxter, died of cardiac arrest during his 25th wedding anniversary vacation in Mexico. His wife, Misty, faced challenges in a foreign hospital, prompting a GoFundMe that raised $18,000 for an Air Evac. Despite efforts, Brandon was declared brain-dead, donating organs to save three lives. Misty, a special needs teacher, is now the family's primary provider, facing financial strain. The community supports her return to teaching, aiming to raise $100,000 for medical, funeral expenses, and to maintain their home. Brandon's sudden death left an emotional and financial impact on the family.................This from Wsbtv
Chattahoochee Technical College in Paulding County is gearing up for three aviation programs set to launch in the spring of 2024. Students can now apply for the Aircraft Structural Technology diploma program, as well as Technical Certificates of Credit in Avionics Bench Technician and Aircraft Upholstery and Trim. The programs, housed in the new 55,000 square-foot Aviation Training Academy at Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport, aim to train students for careers in aircraft maintenance, repair, and service. The curriculum covers various aspects, including aircraft structure, avionics electronics, and upholstery. Construction of the academy is on track for completion by December 2023............This from the MDJ
Ches McCartney, aka The Goat Man, was a local legend known across small towns, with newspapers and radio stations reporting sightings of him and his goats. His storytelling prowess captivated audiences, leading to children being taken out of school to witness his unique presence. Living outside societal norms, McCartney shared tales of his past, including marrying a Spanish knife thrower after running away to New York at 14. The Paulding County Genealogical Society presented "Ches McCartney: The Origin and History of the Goat Man" on October 7th at 10 AM, shedding light on this intriguing figure.............This from the Dallas New Era
Weather:
This weeks weather will be in the mid to low 70’s for the highs and the lows are going to be in the lower 50’s. Fall is finally making its grand debut after tricking us with summer again. #weatherreport #coolingoff #perfectweather
Caylin Ricks was booked on 10/2/2023 for falsely reporting of a crime and having false statements/ writings/ conceal facts/ fraudulent documents in the matters of government.
Rhianna Woods was booked on 10/4/2023 for speeding, no license on person, and for purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana penalties.
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.
Paulding County planners are progressing in maximizing Dallas real estate by demolishing the former jail and sheriff's offices, which relocated in 2020. The plan includes constructing a new Fleet Maintenance building to replace the aging sheriff's office and jail. The bidding process for the demolition project saw seven bidders, with the lowest bid at $113,000. The project is expected to take several months, during which design work for the new building will commence. The site, northeast of Dallas, is a top contender for the Fleet Maintenance building, with an estimated completion date around 2025...............This from the Dallas New Era
Sports:
From the Paulding Sports Chronicles
2 of our Paulding County Softball teams are ranked in the top 5 of their regions!
In 6A East paulding is in 4th Place and in 7A North Paulding is in 2nd place.
Weird news:
A woman flying from Kenya to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for attempting to bring giraffe poop into the country. The woman declared the giraffe feces, stating her intention to make a necklace from it. Customs agents discovered over a dozen pieces of giraffe poop and a shell in her belongings. The woman had used moose feces for similar purposes at her Iowa home. Authorities highlighted the danger of bringing fecal matter into the U.S., citing the risk of disease transmission. The confiscated giraffe poop was seized and destroyed following USDA destruction protocol..........This from Fox 5
Can you imagine you are at the airport and then you smell a Zoo? Oh, I'm sorry Paulding County you don’t actually need Giraffe poop you can just have a beautiful necklace from your pets! It is a win win!
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From What's Happening in Paulding County Facebook Page:
Cynthia Bosted from Dallas posted “There’s literally no appetizing food in Dallas or Hiram. This is awful”
These are your responses from actual Paulding County citizens - as reported on What's Happening Paulding County
Sean Rainwater from Acworth “Just bring a buc-ees to paulding!”
Hope Moore from Dallas “Meh. I think there are good things in both of those towns depending on the cuisine you’re seeking. Is steak like Bones in ATL, well no, but if I want to spend $300+ on dinner I go to Atlanta proper.
For casual dinners, there are plenty of decent options. Or you could always move since you’re not a tree. “
Joyce Holmes from Hiram “In my opinion we did not ask for everyone to move here in the first place and when y'all did you brought this crap with you so if you like it move back to where you came from.”
Christopher Lee Byrd from Rockmart “You could…eat at home?”
From the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page:
They posted “Sergeant Clint Barker of our Courthouse Security Division (a proud Auburn Tiger football fan) and Superior Court Judge Dean Bucci (a proud Georgia Bulldog football fan) decided to place a "friendly wager" on the teams' football game this past weekend.
On the way in to work this morning, Sergeant Barker could not wait to show Judge Bucci the poster he made. Rumor has it, Sergeant Barker even has his poster proudly displayed in his office.”
Others commented:
Sarah Marion Hitchcock from Atlanta “I love this “
Reece Brown from Dallas “Bless Barker!! I hope maybe he will learn better.”
Andrea Pearson from Rockmart “We Sgt Barker!! Go Dawgs “
Dana Greene from Dallas “Looking good Barker.”
From the What’s Happening in Paulding County Facebook page:
Heather Gretsinger from Atlanta “PSA: Not everyone drives a car with a back-up camera. I know how to drive and use my mirrors, but seriously, why do people think it’s ok to just walk right behind my car when I am backing up? This has been happening more and more lately. Please, when you are in a parking lot , pay attention to your surroundings!!”
These are your responses from actual Paulding County citizens - as reported on What's Happening Paulding County
Chris Lanham from Dallas “They walk like they drive. Everyone else are just in thier way and where they are going is more important than where you're going. It doesn't need to be said where its organizing from. We already know!”
Amanda Walters from Dallas “It’s abundantly apparent on this thread that people do not know the driving laws and they need to revisit that.”
Cory Hobgood from Atlanta “The amount of times I’ve been at the Hiram Walmart and people have yelled at me for some goofy reason in the parking lot is absurd. I’m really starting to think no one knows anything about anything, even me. “
Amy Marie from Dallas “People are looking at their phones and just about walk into traffic”
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Governor Brian Kemp has extended the suspension of the statewide gas tax and the state of emergency until November 11 at 11:59 p.m. The extension comes as the initial order, which was set to expire on Friday, would have otherwise lapsed. This decision is part of ongoing measures to address and mitigate challenges related to the availability and affordability of fuel in the state...........This from the Patch
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