DALLAS DYNAMOS to relocate to Orlando, Florida, Alternative Baseball seeks new coach to continue Paulding County team.

altbase dyno 600x314It is announced today manager Dennis Szczybor and his family will be moving themselves and the Dynamos to Orlando, Florida starting in the 2021 season. Alternative Baseball is an authentic baseball league providing the traditional experience for teens and adults (ages 15+) with autism and other disabilities for physical and social skill enrichment in life on and off the baseball diamond.

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Chattahoochee Tech Students Go Back to School for Spring Semester

chatt med 600x314Spring semester classes began for well over 8,000 students this week at Chattahoochee Technical College. “The college remains strong in its commitment to a safe and healthy educational environment while continuing to provide a quality education for our students,” said Chattahoochee Tech Vice President for Advancement Jennifer Nelson.

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Missing Person 2021: Sean Zululaga

Zululaga 600x314Sean did not show up for work on January 2, 2021, which is reportedly uncharacteristic for him. Sean’s employer then contacted his family to inquire about his absence. It was then that Sean was reported as a missing person by his family.

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Willow’s Planet Daycare & Academy

WillowDaycarey 600x314The Paulding Chamber of Commerce was excited to hold a Ribbon Cutting in celebration of Willow’s Planet Daycare & Academy opening. The Director, Roberta Sweet-Brown has over 25 years of experience as a daycare director and Owner. Roberta owned and directed her own center in Boston, Massachusetts for 23 years before making the move to Georgia.

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Paulding Chamber Small Business of the Month January 2021

sm bus 600x314The Paulding Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Omega Bank Card Services as the January 2021 Paulding Chamber Small Business of the Month.

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Spartans 12th Annual Hoops for Hope Games

hoops 600x314Head girls Coach Kelly Nye-Hinkson continues to help raise awareness for the cause. These special games are played annually at SPHS to honor families who are fighters, survivors, or have experienced loss through this horrible disease.

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Lieutenant Mark Parker Retires From the Sheriff’s Office

LieutenantParker 600x314Friday, January 8, 2021, Lieutenant Mark Parker officially retired from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. Lieutenant Parker began his law enforcement career with the Birmingham Police Department (Alabama) in 1978. He worked there until 1989 where he enlisted in the United States Army and was on active duty until 1995, during which time he was deployed to the Middle East for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Lieutenant Parker began his career at the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office on July 16, 1995, as a Detention Officer. During his over 25 year career with the Sheriff’s Office, he served under two different sheriffs.

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UWG Graduate: Maggie and Mona's Story

uga 600x314When Maggie Leptrone, a nursing student at the University of West Georgia, walked across the stage at Commencement Saturday morning, she wasn’t alone. Mona, her Diabetic Alert Dog, fetched herself a diploma, too. Now, with her nursing degree in hand, Leptrone has accepted a position in the intensive care unit with WellStar Health System in Douglas County.

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Cindy Norman Retires From the Sheriff’s Office

cindy retire 600x314Cindy Norman retired from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an official retirement celebration was unable to occur, but the Deputies and civilian staff at the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office were able to send her away with well wishes from afar.

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