Paulding public meetings overflow as residents fight data centers

Furious homeowners packed two standing-room-only county commission meetings Tuesday to demand a moratorium on data centers. They also held a protest in front of the Paulding County Government Complex.

Dallas child exploitation trial ends in 20-year sentence

A Paulding County jury found Jacob Christain Marr guilty of child sexual exploitation following a two-day trial in Dallas.

Paulding County man jailed after agents find explicit child media

A Paulding County man is behind bars after a fast-moving state and local investigation uncovered more than 100 explicit images of children on his personal devices.

Mother speaks out after 18-year-old killed during vape purchase

A mourning mother is speaking out after her teenage son was shot and killed in his own neighborhood during a vape pen transaction last week, according to Paulding County investigators.

18-year-old killed over vape purchase in Paulding County, police say

18-year-old Sir Ethan-Dupree Jones died on Wednesday evening after an interaction over a vape purchase turned into a fatal shooting, according to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE: Polk County rescue dog reportedly tests negative for rabies

On June 16, FOX 5 Atlanta was notified that additional testing by the Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the rescue dog initially suspected of having rabies did not have the disease.

Fake water worker targets 76-year-old homeowner in Paulding scam

A 76-year-old Paulding County woman successfully turned away a door-to-door scammer who falsely claimed she worked for the Paulding County Water System.

Dallas woman faces charges for intentionally running over dog

A walk-in complaint brought to local authorities has led to a Paulding County woman being jailed for allegedly tracking down and killing a dog with her vehicle.

Driver who thought he was being pulled over triggers U-Haul chase

Paulding County deputies arrested a Lithonia man Wednesday after a dangerous U-Haul chase. When the chase finally came to an end, investigators searched the truck and discovered illegal drugs.

Paulding DA slams 'inaccurate' claims about homicide case

A Paulding County man was sentenced to 20 years for a 2023 homicide that the district attorney says began as an armed robbery.

Metro Atlanta fire danger: Several counties under outdoor burn bans

Fire officials in Bartow County have issued an outdoor burn ban as dry conditions and low humidity create a high risk for wildfires.

Video: Woman admits to being drunk to Paulding County deputy

Authorities in Paulding County say a suspected drunk driver crashed into a lake before being found standing in the water near the vehicle.

Paulding County Jail gets inmate health monitoring system

The Paulding County Sheriff's Office is installing a new $600,000 high-tech monitoring system inside the county jail to track inmate health and prevent medical emergencies.

Dallas police search for suspect in domestic shooting

Police in Dallas are searching for a suspect accused of firing a gun inside a home during a domestic violence incident.

New speed cameras active at Dallas Elementary School

Police in Dallas are launching a new photo-enforced speed detection system along Hardee Street to protect students at Dallas Elementary School.

Man critical after Paulding County home shooting

A man remained in critical condition Friday afternoon following a shooting early morning at a home in Paulding County.

Dallas man sentenced after aggravated sexual battery conviction

A 64-year-old Paulding County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of aggravated sexual battery earlier this year.