Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast. I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding. We get your thoughts in the immigration issues found after a Georgia student us murdered. Plus, it only comes around every 4 years but what is the purpose of Leap Day anyway? We’ll tell you. But first, let’s take a look at our top stories
PC News
Tragic news out of Paulding County as Deputy Allen Rakestraw, a stalwart of the sheriff's office, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 43 after suffering a medical emergency at home.
Deputy Rakestraw, who served for nearly 14 years, fulfilled his lifelong dream of joining the Paulding County Sheriff's Office to rising through the ranks from jailer to deputy.
Despite his full-time duties in the uniform patrol division, Rakestraw also dedicated himself to maintaining the sheriff's office law enforcement radios and even ran his own contracting company on the side.
Rakestraw's funeral is scheduled for today.
This from The Patch.
PC News
Early voting us underway for the presidential primary. Here are the places you can vote in Paulding County:
Watson Government Complex now through March 8th.
Dianne Wright Center, also now through March 8th.
And at Burnt Hickory Park, March 4th-8th only.
Voting begins at 9am and ends at 5pm.
This from Paulding County Uncensored.
PC News
In a remarkable tale of faith and resilience, 89-year-old Donald Voyles is defying stereotypes as one of the nation's oldest church planters.
Voyles, with a history steeped in ministry, has seen his latest venture, Mt. Tabor Community Baptist Church, flourish from a humble beginning to a thriving congregation.
Despite his age, Voyles' commitment to spreading the Word remains unwavering.
And he's not alone. With Georgia experiencing rapid growth, the state's Baptist Mission Board is investing heavily in church planting efforts, recognizing the urgent need for more places of worship.
As Voyles nears his 90th birthday, his passion for preaching and teaching continues to drive him forward, leaving an indelible mark on all who encounter his ministry.
This from Kentucky Today.
Weather
Stormy weather today, High in Hiram and Dallas 71, Low of 32.
Thursday, Partly Sunny. High in Hiram and Dallas 59, Low 40.
More Rain Friday and Cooler. High in the 40’s.
Arrest Report
From WSB’s Facebook page:
New details have emerged regarding Jose Ibarra, accused of murdering college student Laken Riley here in Georgia.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement reveal Ibarra was arrested after illegally entering the U.S., and was subsequently arrested in New York before making his way South.
The report says innocent until proven guilty while referring to the New York charge for driving uninsured and endangering a child. Well, he wasn’t innocent of violating our laws when he came into the country illegally!! Should have been deported. This has to stop.
He committed this crime in broad daylight because he thought he'd get away with it because no one knew who he was.
Makes me sick thinking what he has been “given” when he crossed the border illegally. He took a life while here……disgusting.
What are your thoughts? Give us a call at (404) 997-8655 and tell us.
Social Media
From the What’s Happening in Paulding Facebook page:
What is the rule for fishing on the side of the road? I see a bunch of people doing it here and there and curious what the regulations are on that before I start spot fishing.
As long as it’s not from a bridge.
Demooney lake is 24 hours. We fish all night. Huge catfish in there. You can pull right up to the lake. It’s $15 dollars a person. We love it. You are going to need a good net. They are to heavy to get some of them up on the bank.
Lock and dam in Rome. Is good for night fishing for catfish.
Weird Story
Fans and former employees came together outside the last Hooters in West Virginia for a candlelight vigil.
Closed since March 2020, the restaurant in Kanawha City is set for demolition to make way for a gas station.
What began as a lighthearted joke on social media quickly became a heartfelt tribute, with hundreds paying respects to the eatery known for its hot wings and iconic servers.
Organizers were surprised when Hooters' corporate office sent calendars to be distributed among mourners.
This from UPI.
Events
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State News
A woman has been apprehended by City of Monroe police for allegedly stealing flowers from gravesites at Rest Haven Cemetery on East Highland Avenue.
Responding to reports on Saturday, officers discovered the suspect near her van, which contained approximately 100 artificial flowers believed to have been taken from the cemetery.
The investigation revealed the flowers were indeed from gravesites, leading to the woman's arrest.
While her identity remains undisclosed, authorities have yet to specify the charges she will face.
This from WSB.
Sports
The Paulding Sports Chronicle & Paulding County High School’s JROTC:
In basketball tournament action - the Hiram boys lost to Tri-Cities 45-41, while the North Paulding girls beat Newton, 48-37.
Paulding County High School’s Drill Team competed against 20 other area schools, and brought home 7 victory streamers, with 1st Place in the following categories:
Male Armed squad
Female Armed squad
Female Color guard
Male Team Exhibition
PC News
Tomorrow is Leap Day, but ever wondered what would happen without a Leap Day? Turns out, it's more than just a quirky calendar quirk.
Leap year, with its extra day added to February every four years, serves a vital purpose in keeping our calendar in sync with the Earth's orbit around the sun.
Without it, major events would gradually shift, seasons would become misaligned, and holidays like Christmas might end up in the wrong season.
That Earth's orbit isn't precisely 365 days long—it's actually about 365.25 days.
By adding an extra day every four years, we keep our calendar in harmony with celestial events like equinoxes and solstices.
So, now you know, Paulding County.
This from Atlanta News First.
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