Welcome to the Paulding County Cast! Hosted by Melissa Carter and Doug Harding, this episode covers the latest top stories from Paulding County. Discover how you can support the Villa Rica Police Department's retired K9, Bono, after his emergency surgery. Learn about Chattahoochee Tech's new esthetician program launching this fall, and get the details on the financial struggles of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent company of Redbox. We also cover the latest weather forecast, upcoming local events, and key legislation signed by Governor Brian Kemp that impacts Georgia residents.

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Welcome to your Paulding County Cast! I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding. In this episode, Melissa interviews Christy Howell from Connie Dugan Elementary School, who has been nominated for the prestigious Civics for All of US Teacher Institutes. Christy shares her journey, teaching philosophy, and what this nomination means for her and her students.

In our top stories:

• The Paulding County School District is enhancing safety measures with the introduction of its first K-9 officer, "Radar," who will start duty in the 2024-2025 school year.
• Hooters plans to close several underperforming locations nationwide, including the Hiram location, amidst widespread closures of other restaurant chains.
• Walgreens announces a multiyear footprint optimization program aimed at closing underperforming stores, impacting locations across the U.S., including Georgia.

Weather forecast: Partly cloudy today with a high of 92°F and low of 74°F, sunny tomorrow with a high of 93°F and low of 73°F, and sunny Tuesday with a high of 90°F and low of 69°F.

Tune in for an insightful conversation and the latest updates on what’s happening in Paulding County!

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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:

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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.

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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!

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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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Welcome to your Paulding County Cast! In this episode, hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding bring you the latest headlines from Paulding County:

• Top Story: Police are searching for two suspects involved in a double shooting at Dallas Terrace Apartments. Both victims were rushed to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, with one in critical condition. For more details and how you can help, tune in.

• Community Achievement: Lieutenant Tracy Brown of the Paulding County Sheriff's Office makes history as the first woman from her department to graduate from the Leadership Paulding program. Discover her significant contributions during the nine-month course.

• Education Spotlight: Congratulations to East Paulding High School's Mrs. Bissell and Mrs. Dupree! They were honored at the GACTE Summer Conference for achieving Marketing Industry Certification, ensuring top-tier education for EPHS students.

Plus, get your weather updates for Hiram and Dallas with highs of 93 today and cooling off slightly in the coming days.

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Welcome to your Paulding County Cast! I'm Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding. Let's take a look at our top stories.

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• Tragic Accident: The Georgia State Patrol has identified five young people, including one from Paulding County, as the victims of last week’s fatal crash in Tift County. Investigators report that a car driving in the center lane veered and slammed into a parked tractor-trailer on the right shoulder, killing all five occupants. The victims are 19-year-old Dawan Nation of Dallas, 19-year-old Ephira Oddum of Riverdale, 22-year-old Serigne Mbodji of Atlanta, 21-year-old Aliyah Miles of Snellville, and 21-year-old Christopher Dennis of Hinesville, who was the driver.

• Shooting Investigation: Officers are searching for two men in connection with a shooting in Paulding County that critically injured a man on June 1st. Dallas officers arrived at the 300 block of Old Acworth Road around 10:45 PM, finding a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old man on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers applied tourniquets to stop the bleeding before paramedics took the victims to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The 33-year-old is in critical condition, while the 31-year-old is stable. Dallas police are actively searching for suspects Jonathan Fontanez and Shamuel Machado. Anyone with information is urged to contact Dallas Police Sergeant Nathan Graham.

• High-Speed Chase: An 18-year-old from Dallas was booked into the Floyd County Jail last week after leading police on a high-speed chase. The pursuit began near Adairsville and ended near Summerville. According to jail records, Heath Vinyard was clocked at 73 mph on Highway 140 at Buttrum Road. Vinyard accelerated to 120 mph as police pursued him. The chase continued onto Highway 27, where another vehicle was struck at Gore-Subligna Road. Vinyard was finally apprehended on West Armuchee Road. He faces charges including fleeing or attempting to elude, speeding, passing in a no-passing zone, and failing to maintain a lane.

Weather:

• Partly cloudy today with a high in Hiram and Dallas of 88°F. Lows in the mid-60s.
• Mostly sunny and 90°F tomorrow in Hiram and Dallas. Lows in the upper 60s.
• Sunny Friday, with a high of 93°F.

Sports:

• The Braves are in Baltimore to face the Orioles.
• The Dream will face Caitlin Clark and the Fever in Indiana tomorrow.

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Welcome to your Paulding County Cast! I'm Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding, bringing you the latest updates and stories from around our community. Here's a look at today's top stories:

**Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers**

Paulding County residents, check your veggie drawers! The CDC has linked recalled cucumbers to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens in 25 states, including Georgia. With over 160 people affected and 54 hospitalized, Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. has issued a recall for cucumbers shipped in bulk in late May. Ongoing testing aims to confirm the source of the outbreak.

**National CPR & AED Awareness Week Recap**

In honor of National CPR & AED Awareness Week, we highlight the importance of learning Hands-Only CPR. With 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring in homes, educating yourself on this life-saving skill could make a difference for your loved ones. Visit heart.org/handsonlycpr to learn more.

**Keep Paulding Learning Leader Board**

The first Keep Paulding Learning Leader Board of the summer is out! Congratulations to Lillian C. Poole Elementary School, Herschel Jones Middle School, and East Paulding High School for topping their respective categories. Encourage your child to connect to their Study Plan on Progress Learning to help their school climb the District Leader Board.

**Weather**

Today's forecast calls for partly sunny skies with highs around 89°F in Hiram and Dallas. Expect lows in the mid-60s. Tomorrow will also be partly sunny with highs reaching 83°F, followed by plenty of sunshine on Tuesday with a high of 83°F.

Join us as we dive into these stories and more on the latest episode of the Paulding County Cast. Stay informed and stay safe!

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