'Senior Assassin Game' tradition under scrutiny in Paulding County

A long-running senior prank known as the "Senior Assassin Game" is drawing serious concern from law enforcement in Paulding County.

Paulding County mother, son badly burned in house fire last weekend

A 26-year-old mother and her 2-year-old son suffered severe burns in a cooking accident that sparked a house fire in Paulding County last Saturday.

Cleanup continues after tornado tears through Paulding County

Cleanup efforts are in full swing after a tornado touched down in Paulding County over the weekend, bringing down hundreds of trees, damaging homes, and tearing the roof off a gas station.

1 dead, 1 in custody after late-night shooting in Paulding County

A man is dead and another is in custody following a late-night shooting in Paulding County, according to Paulding County Sheriff's Office.

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Paulding County during overnight storm

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Paulding County during severe weather from Saturday into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Grandmother of Hiram teen murdered by mom blames mental health crisis

A family is mourning the tragic death of 17-year-old Khalil Wigfall, who police say was fatally stabbed by his mother Sunday at their apartment in Hiram.

Paulding County couple arrested for battery, first-degree cruelty to children

Paulding County detectives have arrested Andrea and Wesley Thomas on Battery and First-Degree Cruelty to Children charges following an investigation into alleged child abuse.

Georgia Senate approve resolutions honoring fallen Paulding, Roswell officers

Georgia state senators unanimously approved resolutions to rename two major intersections in honor of Deputy Brandon Cunningham and Officer Jeremy Labonte, who were both killed in the line of duty.

Son charged with murder after killing father, injuring neighbor

Fifty-two-year-old Jody Wales was arrested for shooting two people, including his father, who died from his injuries.

Cobb man arrested for selling THC vapes, LSD to high school students

A three-month investigation led to the arrest of 31-year-old Marc Daniel Yero of Cobb County on multiple drug charges, authorities announced.

Arrests in death of VSU student Brianna Long

Two men, Tsion Clayton and Kimone Green, have been charged with malice murder in the shooting death of Brianna Long at a Remerton bar in October 2023.

Fallen Georgia State trooper honored by former high school

A Georgia State Patrol trooper killed in the line of duty in 2024 is being honored by his former high school.

Man sentenced to 475 years for dog fighting in Paulding County

A Paulding County Superior Court judge sentenced a man to 475 years in prison for more than 100 dog fighting and animal cruelty charges.