Paulding County News Podcast Sunday 1, 2023
Tyler Canaris has filed a lawsuit against Paulding County Sheriff Gary Gulledge and former deputy Michael McMaster, alleging civil rights violations. In a 2022 incident, dashcam footage showed McMaster body slamming Canaris during a traffic stop, claiming he matched a suspect description. The lawsuit contends that McMaster failed to follow proper procedures, leading to Canaris' arrest without probable cause. Canaris suffered severe injuries, incurring $73,000 in medical bills, including fractures and a traumatic brain injury. Canaris seeks punitive damages in the lawsuit. McMaster was fired from the sheriff's office in February 2023...............This from Atlanta News First
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) strongly recommends that law enforcement agencies adopt policies to reduce high-speed pursuits in their communities. The report suggests that pursuits should only occur when officers are aware of a violent crime or an imminent threat of one, not solely due to the suspect's dangerous driving. The recommendations stem from input by numerous police agencies and leaders, emphasizing the need to prioritize safety. One of the examples they gave in this article was about an incident that happened in 2021. 12- year-old Leden Boykins was killed in the crash during the high-speed chase. He was the friend in the back seat while the driver Charlie Moore and his teenage son were in the front two seats. The state trooper pulled Moore over after following very closely for a while. He asked for Moore's identification in which Moore responded with why am I being pulled over and that he wanted a supervisor out there. He rolled up his window. A few moments later two Paulding County Deputies showed up and smashed in the driver side window and Moore decided to take off starting the high speed chase pursuit. The trooper did a pit menuver which sent the car in the other direction off the road. Moore and his son were fine but Boykins was killed in the cash..........this from decaturish.com
Seven months after the discovery of Jennifer Johnson's body in her Paulding County home, her family is still seeking answers about her death. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office incident report provides limited information, and the cause of death remains officially undetermined. Jennifer's sister, Jessica Renda, disputes claims of a drug overdose, emphasizing that Jennifer was not a drug user. The sheriff's office acknowledges finding drugs in Jennifer's system but awaits additional test results from the GBI medical examiner. The investigation faces delays due to a backlog of forensic tests. Jessica Renda urges the community to come forward with any information to aid the investigation..............This from Fox 5
Weather:
This week it looks like we might be seeing the last of having the highs in the 80s! All the highs for this upcoming week are going to be in the low 80s and the lows for this week will be in the high 50s with very sunny skies! #weatherreport #coolingoff #high70s #low80s #pleasestaycool #toohot #humidity #mostlysunny #outdooractivities #perfectweather
Charles Prater was booked on 9/24/2023 for cruelty to Children and Simple battery.
Amber newton was booked 9/22/2023 for 2 counts of unlawful for any person to purchase, possess, or have under his or her control any controlled substance and driving while license is suspended or revoked.
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.
A former Paulding County public school teacher has raised concerns about cheating in online credit recovery courses offered by ed-tech company Edmentum. He claims that students can easily cheat by using search engines to find answers to course assessments. The teacher, Jeremy Noonan, demonstrated in a video how students could quickly complete assessments with high scores using this method. He also alleged that school administrators allowed such cheating to boost graduation rates, which he considers a systemic issue. However, the school district disputed Noonan's claims, stating that cheating was not widespread among fully virtual students. Edmentum defended its programs, stating they are vetted for quality.............This from The Center Square
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are partnering to conduct a nationwide emergency alert system test. It will happen this Wednesday October 4th at 2:20 PM. It will do an emergency alert notification on your television and will happen to all consumer cellphones. On your phone it will pop up like an amber alert in English or Spanish depending on the settings already programed into your phone. They are testing these systems so that FEMA can administer that lets the authorities in the area send emergency messages to the public through multiple communication efforts.............This from Paulding 911 Communications Center Facebook page
Sports:
From the Paulding Sports Chronicles
It was a slow week in the Sports world for Paulding County since it was fall break. We do have the state rankings for softball though and we are so proud of our Paulding high school Athetics! Notable schools that play our Paulding county teams include
5A:
Calhoun at #9
Woodland at #6
6A:
Newnan at #6
East Paulding at #4
7A:
North Paulding at #2
Weird news:
An emotional support alligator named Wally, with a significant online following, made headlines after being asked to leave Citizens Bank Park during a Phillies game. Owner Joie Henney clarified that they were invited to meet the players, not attend the game. Wally, famous on TikTok and Instagram, has been featured in various activities, including a splash in Philadelphia's LOVE Park, and serving as a visual reference for Alligator Loki in Disney's Loki. Henney emphasized Wally only goes where invited. While Wally's presence at the game violated park rules, Henney hopes for a future visit during an off-season game, as the Phillies have expressed interest. Wally, the first reptile certified as an emotional support animal, offers companionship and comfort, with Henney describing him as a living weighted blanket...........This from GPB (Georgia Public Broadcasting). Everyone know East Paulding alumni Zach wheeler is the Phillies ace pitcher,, I wonder if he got to pet the gator.
Well Paulding County I guess it would not be weird to see an emotional support chicken or cow walking around since there is an emotional support alligator now.
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From What's Happening in Paulding County Facebook Page:
Anonymous Poster Said “Car emissions are useless can we have a vote to get rid of them?”
These are your responses from actual Paulding County citizens - as reported on What's Happening Paulding County
Tina BoisClaire Contois from Dallas “It irritates me that the newer cars have to have emissions testing but the old cars and trucks that have tons of smoke coming out of their tail pipes. They’re like completely exempt. ”
Max Justice from Manchester “Yep only metro counties do it. Move to the country”
Patrick Dyson from Dallas “More GA revenue. When a Toyota Prius has to have an emissions test but a Ford F350 rolling coal doesn't...... yeah there is no agenda to stop pollution, it's solely for revenue.”
Damon Whiting from Dallas “I live in Paulding and drive a car that’s over 25 years old. No emissions, problem solved”
From the Paulding County School District Unofficial page Facebook page:
Amy Whitaker Newbold from Douglasville posted “When did the policy change for kids sick at school? My son has a headache, sore throat and feels like throwing up. The nurse called and said I could bring meds, but if I pick him up it is unexcused.”
These are your responses from actual Paulding County citizens - as reported on What's Happening Paulding County
Keri Jane from Dallas “I don’t think the policy has changed. I am thinking if you go to pick him up and write sick, it’s excused”
Crystal Cogan who has twins in the system, but we do not know what city she is from said “I still take my girls home. I got a truancy letter once when I know 100% I had turned in excuses for every missed day. I went in the office and complained about it. They miraculously found my letters. After that idc. I know what’s best for my kids & will deal with whatever the school wants to come at me with.”
Mandy Griffin from Dallas “The nurse called me 3 weeks ago because my daughter wasn't feeling good but they told me it wouldn't be excused. I told her let her leave and I will write a note. She was home the next 2 days really sick. I hate this absentee policy.”
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In response to the increasing caseload and population growth, Paulding County plans to establish a second state court judge, following the successful addition of a state court in the summer of 2022. Judge Angela Reedy O'Conor, the first state court judge appointed by Governor Kemp, notes the need for expansion. State court in Paulding handles misdemeanors, traffic citations (excluding those resolved in municipal court), and civil cases. Additionally, discussions are underway to launch a DUI Accountability Court, aiming to enhance public safety by targeting repeat offenders with intensive treatment, individual accountability, and judicial supervision to reduce recidivism and promote community integration...........This from Dallas New Era
Interview: Tiffany Carroll (Running for Council Post 2)
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