Paulding County News Podcast

Join us in this episode of the Paulding County News Podcast with your hosts, Melissa Carter and Doug Harding. We discuss a controversial incident where a woman was arrested for shooting her neighbor's cat - was her action justified or not? We're eager to hear your thoughts. In our education segment, we debate whether teachers are more motivated by their salaries or the impact they can make on thei...

Join Melissa Carter and Doug Harding in this episode of the Paulding County News Podcast. This week, we discuss the newly approved commission overseeing Georgia's prosecutors and the controversy surrounding it. We also share exciting news for fine arts students in Paulding County - the Doris Butz Fine Arts Scholarship is now accepting applications. In our weird story segment, we recount the unusua...

Welcome to the Paulding County News Podcast, your go-to source for all things happening in our beloved county. In this episode, we pay tribute to a long-serving deputy of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office who left us too soon. We also celebrate the recognition of WellStar Paulding Hospital as one of the best in the world. Hear about the upcoming public office elections and how you can participa...

Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast.  I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding.  Are you a thrifter? We’ll talk about the best places to go in Paulding, coming up.  Plus, if you’re a Jeep owner, we have a serious recall to tell you about.  But first, let’s take a look at our top stories   PC News   A Paulding County mother - accused of stabbing three of her children to death and attemp...

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 R...

Hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding are here again to provide you with the most recent developments in Paulding County. We're starting this week's episode by spotlighting Leadership Paulding's 34th class. These community leaders have made it their mission to support Truth in Nature, a local ministry dedicated to mentoring young men from homes without fathers. They're aiming to raise $25,000 by t...

Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast.  Shocking revelations unfold as a high school football coach is arrested for murder. Plus, a routine doctor's visit takes a startling turn when a man seeks help for sinus issues.  I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding.  Plus, a But first, let’s take a look at our top stories.   PC News   Today marks the beginning of early voting in Georgia for th...

In this episode of your Paulding County News Podcast, hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding delve into the latest happenings in the county. From a mother's frantic search for her son's missing ashes to Wellstar Health System's ambitious plans to expand its presence in Paulding County, we cover the stories that matter to you. We also discuss how local assembly members are pushing for renewable ener...

February 14th Podcast       Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast.  I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding.  It’s Valentine’s Day.  What should you NOT get your loved one today?  Plus, what was causing some Florida residents to wake up in the middle of the night? It’s F lorida…and it’s crazy.…  We’ll tell you.  But first, let’s take a look at our top stories.       PC News     State Re...

Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast.  I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding.  Some advice for your football gathering this evening.  Plus, will we get a tax free holiday for weapons.  We’ll get your take on it.  But first, let’s take a look at our top stories.     PC News     A new warning for a scam targeting Paulding County residents.   Some neighbors are being contacted, claiming...

Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast.  I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding. .  Plus, a local rapper gets arrested at The Grammys.  We’ll get your take on it.  But first, let’s take a look at our top stories.   PC News   The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office has ruled the death of a former Hiram High School star athlete as a homicide.  Thirty-year-old Charles Baulding was found shot...

Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast.  I’m Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding.   A Paulding County man is suing members of the sheriff’s department.  Plus, the terrifying place a woman suddenly found herself being compacted.  We’ll tell you all about it.  But first, let’s take a look at our top stories.     PC News     An update on the case of Brianna Long, the Paulding County High Sc...

Join hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding in this episode of 'Paulding County News Podcast' as they delve into the latest local news, community affairs, and much more. They discuss a shocking incident at a local youth wrestling match that ended with a father's arrest, and shed light on the ongoing search for a stolen camper. They also touch on recent developments in emergency management training...

Welcome to another episode of the Paulding County News Podcast with your hosts, Melissa Carter and Doug Harding. This episode is packed with the latest updates from our community that you won't want to miss. We kick off with some intriguing local news. A woman's arrest takes an unexpected twist when her mugshot becomes a sensation. Additionally, we dive into a nationwide recall that has health-con...

in this episode of the Paulding County News Podcast, Melissa Carter and Doug Harding delve into a chilling case involving a Georgia beauty contestant charged with killing a toddler. In other news, get ready for an extraordinary cicada spectacle this spring, as two broods prepare to emerge simultaneously after 221 years. We also discuss Governor Brian Kemp's address at the World Economic Forum, emp...

Join hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding on this January 21st edition of the Paulding County News Podcast. Top stories include a chilling case of matricide that has rocked the county: Darlene Brister, who brutally murdered her three young children, narrowly avoids the death penalty but is now facing three consecutive life sentences without parole.  We then shift gears to take a look at the lates...

Welcome to the latest episode of the *Paulding County News Podcast* with your hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding. In this edition, we cover a spectrum of stories ranging from the tragic to the heartwarming, keeping you connected to the pulse of Paulding County. In our top stories, we delve into the investigation of a fatal house fire on Florence Road, where a 59-year-old man lost his life. Mean...

Join Melissa Carter and Doug Harding on the January 14th episode of the Paulding County News Podcast as they navigate through significant stories and exclusive insights. In the PC News segment, Governor Brian Kemp's legislative priorities and budget plan unfold, revealing a proposed $306 million allocation for state employees and K-12 teachers. The surge in firearms intercepted at Georgia's airpor...

Welcome to the newest installment of the Paulding County News Podcast with your hosts, Melissa Carter and Doug Harding. In this episode, we explore an alarming aviation incident involving debris falling from an aircraft mid-flight and share the latest updates on the Falcons' coaching transition. We kick off with local news, discussing a Dallas man's charges related to a fatal accident and the subs...

Episode Description: "Paulding County News Podcast: An Engaging Blend of Local Stories, Uplifting Narratives, and Statewide Updates"   Join your hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding as they guide you through a mix of compelling local narratives and broader community updates in this episode of the Paulding County News Podcast.   The episode starts with local news, where we discuss a father's extre...

Join Melissa Carter and Doug Harding as they delve into a mix of news stories that shook Paulding County over the holidays. This episode covers a tragic house fire that claimed a life in Dallas, GA, and the heartbreaking single-vehicle accident that took the life of a Rome-Floyd County Fire Department corporal. In a twist of uplifting news, we share an incredible story of a woman from Alabama who...

In this New Year's Eve episode of the Paulding County News Podcast, Melissa Carter and Doug Harding bring you a mix of inspiring stories, consumer alerts, and strange tales. We begin with the story of Sonia Ray, a local breast cancer survivor who's turning her personal trials into a beacon of hope for others. Learn how she'll be bringing attention to racial disparities in cancer outcomes on a nati...

in this December 27th episode of the Paulding County News Podcast, Melissa Carter and Doug Harding explore a range of topics impacting our community. From a significant new Toyota recall to an alarming incident of drug misuse in a local school, we're bringing you the latest updates. We kick off with a deep dive into return policies post-holidays. Are retailers obligated to accept returns or provid...

Join us for the December 24th episode of the Paulding County News Podcast, hosted by Melissa Carter and Doug Harding. In this episode, we delve into a daring rescue operation at a Dallas rock quarry where firefighters from Paulding and Cobb counties worked tirelessly to save a trapped worker. We also discuss the arrest of two teenagers accused of bringing guns to school and the rising issue of pac...

Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast with your hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding. In this episode, we're diving into the hustle and bustle of holiday travel and offering some handy tips for those of you flying this season. We've got a bizarre story about why certain items are being pulled from British supermarket shelves, and it's not what you'd expect. We kick things off with some loc...