Train derailment in Hiram closes downtown street, officials say
Officials say three locomotives and eight cars went off tracks around 10 p.m. on Saturday. Two crew members were hospitalized with minor injures and one locomotive turned over.
Officials say three locomotives and eight cars went off tracks around 10 p.m. on Saturday. Two crew members were hospitalized with minor injures and one locomotive turned over.
Missing 14-year-old Paulding County boy
Zachery Wingate was last seen in the area of the New Georgia Store around 3 p.m. Tuesday, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office said.
Zachery Wingate was last seen in the area of the New Georgia Store around 3 p.m. Tuesday, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office said.
US reaches grim milestone for deadly drug overdoses
The US has reached a never before seen level of deadly drug overdoses. Data from the Centers for Disease Control estimates more than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses from April 2020-April 2021.
The US has reached a never before seen level of deadly drug overdoses. Data from the Centers for Disease Control estimates more than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses from April 2020-April 2021.
Suspects connected to string of car thefts arrested in Paulding County
Two suspects connected to a car theft ring have been arrested, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday.
Two suspects connected to a car theft ring have been arrested, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday.
Sheriff: 11-year-old girl reported missing out of Paulding County
Deputies say 11-year-old Joselyn Campbell was barefoot and wearing only pajamas when she disappeared from Paulding County Tuesday night.
Deputies say 11-year-old Joselyn Campbell was barefoot and wearing only pajamas when she disappeared from Paulding County Tuesday night.
Pilot dies in single-engine plane crash in Paulding County
Officials said the plane crashed shortly around 12:30 p.m. on Monday in a wooded area near Georgian Parkway and Hanover Drive in Villa Rica.
Officials said the plane crashed shortly around 12:30 p.m. on Monday in a wooded area near Georgian Parkway and Hanover Drive in Villa Rica.
'A game-changer': Paulding County has new way to track people who wander off
One local sheriff's office has a new tool to help locate an elderly person or young child who has wandered off. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office says it will help find them quicker, potentially saving their lives.
One local sheriff's office has a new tool to help locate an elderly person or young child who has wandered off. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office says it will help find them quicker, potentially saving their lives.
Man arrested in connection to early morning stabbing in Paulding County
Dylan “DJ” Hill, 29, was charged with aggravated assault and booked into the Paulding County jail. Hill is accused of stabbing 36-year-old Ryan Thompson.
Dylan “DJ” Hill, 29, was charged with aggravated assault and booked into the Paulding County jail. Hill is accused of stabbing 36-year-old Ryan Thompson.
Paulding County deputies searching for missing 17-year-old boy
David Francis Godfrey III left home Sunday night after writing a note telling his family he was running away. He hasn't been seen since.
David Francis Godfrey III left home Sunday night after writing a note telling his family he was running away. He hasn't been seen since.
Homeowner charged with concealing elderly tenant's death
A Paulding County man is facing charges in connection to the death of one of his tenants.
A Paulding County man is facing charges in connection to the death of one of his tenants.
'Dangerous felon' arrested by joint task force in Paulding County
Deputies said Robert Lewis Anderson was flagged as a violent offender and a danger to law enforcement. He's currently in Paulding County Jail on possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and destruction of evidence.
Deputies said Robert Lewis Anderson was flagged as a violent offender and a danger to law enforcement. He's currently in Paulding County Jail on possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and destruction of evidence.
Paulding County law enforcement, GBI investigate human remains
Investigators are examining a set of skeletal remains that Paulding County deputies said were found on a rural plot of land last week.
Investigators are examining a set of skeletal remains that Paulding County deputies said were found on a rural plot of land last week.
Family wants answers after 12-year-old killed in car being chased by GSP troopers
A Douglasville family is planning a funeral for a 12-year-old because he died in a crash after troopers performed a PIT maneuver that they said was necessary to stop the car he was riding in from speeding.
A Douglasville family is planning a funeral for a 12-year-old because he died in a crash after troopers performed a PIT maneuver that they said was necessary to stop the car he was riding in from speeding.
DUI chase suspect charged with murder after boy dies in crash
Deputies say the intoxicated suspect led them on a chase when he fled a traffic stop. A boy inside the car who was not wearing a seatbelt was killed when troopers used a maneuver to stop his car.
Deputies say the intoxicated suspect led them on a chase when he fled a traffic stop. A boy inside the car who was not wearing a seatbelt was killed when troopers used a maneuver to stop his car.
9/11 volunteer from Paulding County says federal compensation fund is denying help
Joe Grimaldi said he spent eight months as a volunteer at Ground Zero, sifting through the rubble with his K-9 companion, Kilo, a trained cadaver dog. Two decades later, it’s clear that it wasn’t safe for anyone to be in Lower Manhattan without a respirator mask following the attack.
Joe Grimaldi said he spent eight months as a volunteer at Ground Zero, sifting through the rubble with his K-9 companion, Kilo, a trained cadaver dog. Two decades later, it’s clear that it wasn’t safe for anyone to be in Lower Manhattan without a respirator mask following the attack.
Deputies searching for victims in Georgia identity theft investigation
Deputies say they found dozens of fake checks and driver's licenses in the Paulding County woman's home. Now they're looking for victims all across the state who could be affected.
Deputies say they found dozens of fake checks and driver's licenses in the Paulding County woman's home. Now they're looking for victims all across the state who could be affected.
Multiple agencies orchestrate arrest of fugitive wanted in multiple metro counties
A suspect wanted for aggravated assault and battery in multiple counties is being held in Gwinnett County Jail, the sheriff's office said Tuesday.
A suspect wanted for aggravated assault and battery in multiple counties is being held in Gwinnett County Jail, the sheriff's office said Tuesday.
Deputies: 2 charged with stealing wire from Paulding County homes
The two suspects are accused of sneaking into homes under construction in Paulding County to steal a large amount of wire.
The two suspects are accused of sneaking into homes under construction in Paulding County to steal a large amount of wire.
Man charged with murder of half-brother, girlfriend charged tampering with evidence, deputies say
Octavious Leonce Bates, 29, was arrested on Monday at a home along Ivy Drive in Dallas. He was charged in connection to the death of 31-year-old Lindsey Darnell Foster, who deputies said was his half-brother.
Octavious Leonce Bates, 29, was arrested on Monday at a home along Ivy Drive in Dallas. He was charged in connection to the death of 31-year-old Lindsey Darnell Foster, who deputies said was his half-brother.
Suspect drives truck into Hiram bar, fires gunshots
Multiple people are injured after a man drove his truck in a Hiram restaurant and fired gunshots at people inside.
Multiple people are injured after a man drove his truck in a Hiram restaurant and fired gunshots at people inside.