Welcome to the Paulding County Cast with Melissa Carter and Doug Harding. In this episode, we honor the remarkable journey of Sienna Stewart, a Hiram High School graduate who battled cardiomyopathy courageously. We also celebrate the North Paulding Robotics Team’s stunning victory at the MATE ROV competition, earning them the title of World Champions. Plus, find out about Travis Tritt’s upcoming show and catch up on local events and weather updates. Join us for these stories and an insightful interview with Shelly Sidhu, Social Media Director/DNA Advisor, and Brian Cochran, Vice President/Treasurer of the Paulding County Genealogical Society and Research Library.

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Welcome to your Paulding County Cast! I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding. Let's dive into our top stories for this episode:

PC News

Extreme Heat Warning Brace yourselves for more extreme heat. The NOAA forecasts above-average temperatures through September for Paulding County and Georgia, driven by human-caused climate change. Children, the elderly, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and those without air conditioning are most at risk.

Sheriff’s Office Grant The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office has received over $190,000 in grants from the Institute for Health Logistics and Analytics, Georgia Southern University, and the CDC. The funds have been used to purchase air filters, cleaning supplies, new inmate mattresses, floor scrubbers, and food warming carts to improve jail conditions.

Teacher Achievement Congratulations to Christy Howell from Connie Dugan Elementary School, selected for the Civics for All of US Summer Teacher Institute in Washington, DC. She will join educators nationwide to enhance civic teaching skills, following her participation in the 9/11 Memorial Summer Teacher Institute last year.

Weather

• Today: Partly cloudy, high of 94°F in Hiram and Dallas, lows in the lower 70s.
• Tomorrow: Similar weather, highFacebook of 94°F, lows in the lower 70s.
• Tuesday: Thunderstorms, high of 96°F.

Arrest Report

A Georgia man and woman are accused of stealing $42,000 worth of fireworks in an overnight heist, drawing varied reactions from the community on Fox 5’s Facebook page.

Social Media Buzz

Jessica Musil seeks reviews for Mcgarity Elementary on the Paulding County News Facebook page. Responses range from positive experiences with general education staff to mixed feedback on special education support.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on these stories and more on this episode of the Paulding County Cast. Stay tuned and stay informed!

SOCIAL:

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Welcome to your Paulding County Cast! Join hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding as they dive into the latest stories affecting our community. This episode features an insightful interview with Dennis Keith, the organizer of A Hand Up Homeless Outreach Yard Sale.

We'll also cover essential tips on staying cool during the recent heatwave, celebrate two fourth graders from Sam D. Panter Elementary for their award-winning app aiding the visually impaired, and applaud the community's generosity in the annual "Give Burns the Boot" fundraiser.

Tune in for these stories, weather updates, and more on this week’s Paulding County Cast!

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