November 26th Podcast
Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast. I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding. How you can pay your respects to Rosalynn Carter. Plus, a discussion on the fine line between supporting your adult children and when it might be too much. But first…
PC News
The Dallas Markets faces closure, leaving over 200 family-run businesses scrambling for new locations.
The sudden shutdown follows revelations of the owner building an unauthorized bunker with unusual features, leading to code violations and safety concerns.
The holiday season disruption has left vendors and customers dismayed.
The owner, Andrew Rodriguez, claims family security motives, but the city suspended the business license.
Vendors are now forced to relocate, impacting their livelihoods.
This from Fox 5.
PC News
In a disturbing trend, sextortion schemes targeting teenagers in Georgia have surged by 700% since 2021, according to the FBI.
Advanced AI technology is playing a significant role in altering victims' photos and videos on social media, often in explicit ways.
Special Agent Thomas McAfee warns of schemes where compromising pictures lead to blackmail, with perpetrators demanding payments from $50 to $200.
These crimes can have tragic outcomes, exemplified by a South Carolina teen's suicide after falling victim to a sextortionist.
Lawmakers are responding with legislation like Gavin's Law, making such acts felonies.
This from WSB.
PC News
Tributes pour in from around the world following the passing of former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
The mental health advocate and prominent Georgia political figure died peacefully at her Plains home after a battle with dementia.
Memorial services are set to begin tomorrow with her funeral on Wednesday.
As condolences flood in online, the Carter family requests contributions to the Carter Center's Mental Health Program and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers in lieu of flowers.
This from Fox 5.
Meet a 6-year-old hero from Georgia who's capturing hearts with her quick thinking. Plus, a shocking revelation about what's happening in Disney lines that'll make you think twice before your next …step…at the park. But now let’s check the weather for Paulding County…
Weather
Sunshine and clouds the next few days, with High’s in the upper 50’s and Low’s from the upper 40’s, dipping into the upper 30’s by mid-week.
Arrest Report
From WSB’s Facebook Page:
In Rome, a shocking case has led to the arrest of a man accused of intentionally causing harm to his four-month-old son.
Damon Eugene Soles, Jr. faces charges of cruelty to children, accused of squeezing the baby's torso until multiple ribs were broken.
The infant is hospitalized due to complications from the injuries.
Authorities are actively investigating the case.
Leslie Morrow said: Why is he able to procreate any longer?
Melissa Entrain responded: For real justice to be served, release him. We can take care of the rest!
Teresa McPherson said: Wouldn’t it be cool if the punishment was exactly what was done to victims?
And Bryan Tinsley offered: I’d like to park my truck on him.
Social Media
From Paulding County Uncut Facebook page:
Anonymous wrote: I need advice. How do I go about seeing what in the world is wrong with my children?
My son and daughter are 23 and 25 and still live at home. Both should have moved out years ago as I am 58. They both refuse to work more than 35 hours per week. Why is this generation so lazy? Daughter is a nurse makes $11 an hr she takes home $1320 per month. I take $1100 off her card for rent.
I let her only keep $223 for food.
I do not supply my son or daughter with food, water, drinks or phones. The $223 I allow them to keep per month is for their phones and food. Son makes $12 hourly at Subway he makes more so I take $1300 a month from him as he makes $1500 a monthly after taxes. I let him keep $200.
Kenny Vernon said: She’s scared of being alone and the way she treats them forces them to stay with her without her having to admit that she needs them because no one else wants her.
Laura Tabor Thompson offered: There is something mentally wrong with you.
Chris Sprinkle responded: Take that same energy and tell your kids instead of Facebook.
Cherrie Clements said: I’m trying to figure out how it is that you “let” them keep that small portion, and you take most of it. They’re adults, and yes they should help pay for things, but that’s most of their pay. They should leave, and take all of their money with them.
Weird Story
From Fox 5:
Guests at Disney theme parks are facing a messy situation while waiting in long lines.
Disturbing incidents, including children reportedly using the floor as a restroom, are surfacing on social media.
A Reddit post detailed a shocking incident at Disney World's Rise of the Resistance ride, where a child allegedly pooped on the floor.
Park employees verified the claim, revealing it was one of three such incidents in a day.
Former custodial workers at Disneyland detailed such occurrences in their book, revealing the existence of a "Human Code H" for incidents involving human waste.
Events
(Interview)
State News
In a remarkable display of courage, a 6-year-old girl from Bartow County is being hailed a hero after saving her father's life.
When Bryan Adams went into insulin shock, his daughter, Autumn, calmly picked up the phone and dialed 911, a skill they had practiced.
Despite her young age, Autumn provided the dispatcher with their home address, staying on the line for ten minutes until help arrived.
Mr. Adams expressed immense pride, highlighting the importance of teaching emergency preparedness to children.
This from WSB.
PC News
A groundbreaking collaboration between Emory researchers and local high school students in Georgia.
The Georgia Initiative for Virtual Reality, Education, and Sport, or GIVES, has launched a virtual reality training program for student-athletes.
Powered by VR simulations, the program, supported by a $4.5 million grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, analyzes athletes' performance data to aid in training, injury prevention, and return-to-play decisions.
The initiative, currently piloted in Hall County, aims to expand statewide and reach underserved communities.
This from 11 Alive.
Sports
The GHSA approved a lateral move for Paulding County to region 3 6A in years 24-26.
AD Kevin Thomas went before the committee, and his proposal was approved 12 to 4.
This is new region: Campbell, Harrison, Hillgrove, McEachern, Osborne, Pebblebrook, and South Cobb.
And, one of the world's premier soccer tournaments is making its way to Atlanta. That is, at least one game is.
Atlanta will host the opening match of the 2024 Copa America on June 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
This from the Paulding Sports Chronicle and 11 Alive.
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