Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast. I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding. A local student is arrested, but not everyone agrees it was the right move. Plus, why don’t all Paulding County hospitals have the same services? We’ll get your take. But first let’s take a look at our top stories.
PC News
After 137 days of license suspension, the Dallas Markets have announced they have their business license again.
You remember in November the markets were ordered closed after owner Andrew Rodriquez started building an unpermitted bunker.
The Rodriquezes say they will soon announce the official reopening of the markets.
This from the Dallas Markets.
PC News
Last week Dollar Tree, Inc. revealed plans to shutter approximately 1,000 Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores.
The decision outlines the closure of approximately 600 Family Dollar outlets this year, with an additional 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores to follow suit over the next few years.
There are several in Paulding County, though no word on which stores may be closing.
Most recently, Family Dollar made headlines for a record $42 million fine imposed due to federal officials' findings of unsanitary storage conditions for food, drugs, and other items.
This from The Patch.
PC News
At the Paulding County Airport, a new aviation maintenance school is opening doors for local students.
With the establishment of the GBAA Scholarship, aspiring aviation enthusiasts have a unique chance to receive financial aid for their college education.
This opportunity not only fosters the growth of the aviation industry but also supports the educational pursuits of students in the community.
You can find out more and apply at GBAA.org.
This from Paulding County Uncensored.
Weather
Rain today with a High in Dallas of 68, 69 in Hiram. Lows in the low 40’s.
Sunshine tomorrow, with a High in Dallas of 57, 58 in Hiram. Freezing temperature of 31 tomorrow night.
Tuesday more sunshine with a Highs in the upper 50’s.
Arrest Report
From the Georgia Gazette:
A Paulding County High School student was arrested for possession of marijuana and knife in her purse, which she said she kept for protection at her mother’s house but thought she had removed it.
Brandyy Red
Is no one concerned why this child needs a knife for protection at her mom’s house?
Staci Cain-Carter
Maybe if this joke ass school system would ACTUALLY do something, these kids wouldn’t feel the need to go to this extreme.
Lisa Braddock
wait a sec. What exactly would y’all expect a school to do about a kid peddling vapes and drugs with a knife? She’s not a baby … mugshots … legal adult here. I’d be more concerned if the school didn’t do this. Vape pens and marijuana are all in every school and it is a concern. What should have been done??
Social Media
From the What’s Happening in Paulding County Facebook page:
Tina Contois posted: Paulding County is growing so very quickly. I do not understand how the local hospital does not have labor and delivery there. Tanner hospital in Villa Ricca does for god sake‘s.
Evelyn S Elsner
It has to do with politics.
Casey Whatyousay
Lots of misinformation here. Ultimately boils down to GA certificate of Need. All additions to hospital and associated programs require approval. Approval that is most of time met with lawsuits from neighboring competitors. Can take upwards of 5-10 years to get through the bureaucracy. By then what you originally was seeking approval for is out dated. Thats why hospitals always seem “behind the times.”
Jodi Steed
The Certificate of Need system in Georgia is what controls the medical offerings in an area. There is currently a push in legislation to abolish the CON in Ga. Call your state senators and representatives to voice your opinions.
Kylie Hunter
Tanner’s care is better than Wellstar’s anyways.
What do you think? Give us a call at (404) 997-8655 and tell us.
Weird Story
A decaying police headquarters in New Orleans has brought an odd problem to officers, rats in the evidence room.
Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick revealed that the vermin-infested building has reached such dire conditions that rats managed to snack on confiscated marijuana.
'The rats eating our marijuana, they're all high,' she remarked during a city council meeting.
Plans are underway to relocate the 910 officers to a temporary high-rise building.
This from Sky News.
Events
Interview: Pastor Steve Flockhardt from New Season Church
State News
In a move that could potentially redirect taxpayer dollars, the Georgia House Education Committee advanced Senate Bill 233, dubbed the 'school choice bill.'
If enacted, it would allocate $6,500 vouchers to students from the state's lowest-performing schools, allowing them to attend private institutions.
Advocates argue it offers personalized educational options.
However, critics caution that this may disproportionately benefit urban areas, leaving rural counties with limited options.
With the legislative session ending soon, lawmakers aim to finalize the bill by the end of the month.
This from Atlanta New First.
Sports
From the Paulding Sports Chronicle:
In lacrosse, it was the North Paulding Girls beating Kennesaw Mountain, 20-2.
North Paulding Boys defeated East Paulding, 19-0.
In baseball, Paulding County beat North Manchester, 10-4.
It was East Paulding over Dekalb County, 11-0.
South Paulding beat Alexander, 2-1.
North Paulding lost to Campbell, 9-3.
PC News
The Great American Eclipse is just around the corner.
Happening on April 8, residents across the country, from Texas to Maine and everywhere in between, are gearing up for this celestial event.
Although Paulding County won't experience a total eclipse, we’ll still witness an impressive 80 to 85% coverage of the sun.
Mark Lancaster, an astronomer at Fernbank Science Center, assures us that while the lighting may change slightly, without proper protective gear, you might not even notice the eclipse.
Here are three safe ways to catch a glimpse of the partial eclipse:
Remember, safety first.
This from 11 Alive.
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