Remains ID’d as Paulding County man missing since 2013
Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains discovered in 2021 as those of a Dallas man reported missing more than a decade ago.
Several people arrested after alleged underage sexual assault in Paulding
Investigators say an underage girl was sexually assaulted during a house party where minors had been drinking.
Hiram police officer's home catches fire Thursday
Paulding County Fire & Rescue crews responded Thursday to a house fire on Baywood Crossing in Hiram, where strong winds made an already challenging situation even more difficult for firefighters on scene.
Elderly man killed, woman injured in late-night Paulding County house fire
Firefighters rescued a woman but could not save a wheelchair-bound man who died at the scene.
New Chick-fil-A venture brings café, juice bar concepts under one roof
Chick-fil-A’s Red Wagon Ventures launched Daybright Coffee and Refreshment in Hiram, blending coffee, juice, and café offerings.
Meth found hidden at busy Paulding County produce stand
Deputies found 270 grams of meth hidden at a Paulding County produce stand after a community tip.
Paulding County cold case unit strengthened; investigating 2004 murder
Paulding County’s cold case unit is reopening multiple unsolved murders — including the 2004 killing of Reagan Wheeler — using new forensic technology and investigative resources to bring long-awaited justice to families.
Paulding County student dies on school field trip at Polk County farm
A McGarity Elementary School student died after a medical emergency during a field trip to Carlton Farms in Rockmart.
Paulding sheriff debunks gun rumors after chaos at middle school dance
Sheriff Ashley Henson confirmed no gun or shots were fired during a dance at South Paulding High School.
Rumors lead to shooting scare at South Paulding High School during dance
An incident with disruptive students turned into rumors about a shooting at a middle school dance in Paulding County, according to the sheriff.
12-year-old girl hurt at Paulding festival returns home from hospital
A 12-year-old girl who was seriously injured when a tree fell on her during a storm last month is back home after weeks in the hospital.
Girl off ventilator after being hit falling tree in Paulding County
A storm in Paulding County left a 12-year-old girl severely injured on Saturday after it caused parts of multiple trees to fall. As of Monday, her family said she is breathing on her own again.
Paulding County high school student hit by car on way to school
A Paulding County teenager is fighting for their life at a hospital after officials say they were hit by a vehicle while walking to school on Wednesday morning.
Paulding County deputy killed on duty honored with intersection
Paulding County Dep. Brandon Cunningham was killed in the line of duty one year ago. Now a highway intersection is named in his honor.
Paulding ACE Unit’s $25K drug bust signals aggressive crime crackdown
The ACE Unit, which stands for Aggressive Crime Enforcement, focuses on proactive policing by targeting crime hot spots.
Road closures in place on Harmony Grove Church Road in Paulding County
The Paulding County Sheriff's Office is asking residents and others to avoid the area of Harmony Grove Church Road and Hickory Pointe Drive until approximately 4 p.m.
Paulding County boom excites some residents
Paulding County is booming and most of the people who spoke to FOX 5 were happy about the growth, but want to make sure the county expands carefully.
Illinois man found guilty of sexually abusing of Pauling County 12-year-old
An Illinois man is awaiting his sentenced after he was found guilty of sexually abusing a Pauling County 12-year-old in 2022.
Paulding County deputy charged, fired for domestic dispute, sheriff says
Scott McAdam, a Paulding County deputy, was charged with reckless conduct, battery, and cruelty to children in the second degree, leading to his termination.
Apology letter leads to arrest in Paulding County child abuse case
Brandon Beam was arrested and charged with 11 counts, including cruelty to children, sexual battery, and child molestation.



















