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Animal-Lover Mike (Ban China's Yulin Dog & Cat meat festival)

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1 week ago

#PauldingCounty #Georgia #StopYulinFestival #NoToDogAndCatMeat #AnimalAbuse #AnimalCruelty #stopanimalcruelty #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #RescueCats #FriendsNotFood #Vegan #NoToDogMeat #AnimalRights #StopAnimalTests #endanimalagriculture #Dogs #Puppies #Cats #Kittens #BanFur #SavePigs #NoToDairy

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1 month ago

Paulding board denies developer’s appeal; staff told board preliminary plat and permits had expired The Paulding County board voted to decline an appeal by Bloom Par LLC/Walton, Georgia LLC seeking a vested‑rights determination for Lost Creek North, with county staff and the decision‑maker saying preliminary plats and a land‑disturbance permit had expired and were not resubmitted.

The Paulding County board has denied a developer's appeal, ruling that their permits for the controversial Lost Creek North project have expired, raising concerns about future housing and local infrastructure.

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2 months ago

Unidentified speaker at Paulding County meeting outlines plan to shift revenue toward commerce An unidentified speaker at a Paulding County meeting said the county must shift revenue from housing toward commerce, cited nine prospective major employers, described airport leadership changes and said a moratorium and community development staff would help implement the plan.

Paulding County is on the brink of a major revenue shift, aiming for 75% of its income to come from commerce by 2026, with exciting developments on the horizon!

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2 months ago

Paulding County sets March 10 special primary for U.S. House District 14; early voting begins Feb. 16 Elections Director Deidra Holden announced that the special primary for U.S. House District 14 will be March 10, with early voting beginning Feb. 16 at the Watson Government Complex; she explained the contest will be a 'jungle primary' with all candidates on one ballot.

Paulding County is gearing up for a pivotal 'jungle primary' on March 10 to fill the U.S. House seat, where all candidates will compete on a single ballot!

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2 months ago

Paulding County commissioners approve multiple contracts, change orders and GAC purchase The board approved several contract awards and change orders — including a five-year VMware renewal, a $1.05 million road project award, a large Motorola change order and a $724,800 purchase of granular activated carbon for the county water plant — funded from a mix of general fund, SPLOST, 911 and utility funds.

Paulding County commissioners just approved a series of major contracts and expenditures, including a $1.05 million road project and a $724,800 purchase for water treatment upgrades!

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2 months ago

Commissioners review stormwater repair, equipment buys and multiple road project agreements At their meeting commissioners reviewed several procurement items — a stormwater repair contract at Larimore Lane, a Bobcat excavator purchase, a Ford F‑450 truck purchase — and considered right‑of‑way acquisitions and supplemental engineering funding for road projects including Cedar Crest Road and the SR 101/Gold Mine intersection.

Paulding County is gearing up for major infrastructure upgrades with new stormwater contracts and essential road projects that promise to enhance community safety and efficiency.

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2 months ago

Paulding County BOC recap: equipment purchases, ethics appointment, road engineering, resolutions and a donated Mustang At its first meeting of the year, the Paulding County Board of Commissioners approved equipment and vehicle purchases, appointed Chris Wheeler to the Board of Ethics (with Chairman Estes recused), authorized a water-main relocation agreement and several resolutions and engineering agreements.

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners has made significant moves, from approving a $60K stormwater project to welcoming a donated 2025 Ford Mustang for the sheriff's office!

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2 months ago

Paulding County OKs $3.91 million first phase for Richland Creek Reservoir Park The Paulding County Board of Commissioners authorized Chairman Estes to enter a $3,912,567.48 contract with Magnum Construction to begin the first phase of the Richland Creek Reservoir Park project, funded by SPLOST and located in Post 4.

Paulding County is set to kick off an exciting new chapter with a $3.91 million investment in the Richland Creek Reservoir Park project!

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3 months ago

Board hears renewals and development agreements for sewer system and flow monitoring County staff requested renewal of ADS Environmental flow-monitoring services ($315,732 cap), a contribution agreement with Blue River Development LLC for the Cadillac reroute (about $1.104 million) and a $70,545 engineering contract for a jail gravity‑sewer screen; presentations described operational benefits and master-plan context.

Paulding County is set to transform its sewer system with a $1.1 million developer contribution and innovative flow-monitoring upgrades aimed at future-proofing infrastructure.

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3 months ago

County pursues GDOT LMIG funds, supports GDOT roundabout and advances I‑75 interchange feasibility study Paulding County staff recommended applying for a $2.55 million GDOT LMIG award with a 30% county match, asked the board to support a GDOT-designed single-lane roundabout at SR 6 Business, and introduced a joint resolution with Bartow County to study a new I‑75 interchange north of 3rd Army Road.

Paulding County is gearing up to secure over $2.5 million in transportation funding and explore exciting new road projects that could reshape local travel!

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3 months ago

Paulding County discusses major public-safety purchases including body cameras and a new air-and-light truck County staff presented requests to buy a new air-and-light fire truck, in-car camera systems and 150 body-worn cameras funded with a mix of general fund, SPLOST and a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant; officials discussed implementation timelines and data storage costs but no final public vote was recorded in the transcript.

Paulding County is gearing up to enhance public safety with a $598,805 air-and-light truck and 150 body-worn cameras for law enforcement, promising increased transparency and improved nighttime responses.

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4 months ago

Planning commission denies Nepo Road rezoning and all requested variances over soils, access and school-capacity concerns After hearing from the applicant and neighbors, the Paulding County Planning Commission voted to deny Nepo Road Properties LLC’s rezoning of ~43 acres to R-1 and all requested variances, citing soils-driven lot layouts, traffic and stream buffer issues, and projected impacts on nearby school capacity.

The Paulding County Planning Commission has denied a controversial rezoning request that could have impacted local schools and environmental standards.

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4 months ago

Commission rejects adding single parcel to Technology Park Overlay after resident opposition Paulding County planning commissioners voted to deny adding a single parcel to the county’s Technology Park Overlay (data-center overlay) after residents raised concerns about water, watershed and neighborhood impacts; the denial will be forwarded to the county board for final consideration.

In a heated meeting, the Paulding County Planning Commission stood firm against resident concerns, denying a controversial addition to the Technology Park Overlay that could have brought data centers closer to homes.

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4 months ago

Paulding County discusses $4.13 million plan to remodel old senior center into new animal control facility County staff presented a plan to convert the former senior center into a 17,000-square-foot animal control facility at an estimated cost of roughly $4.1 million; staff said Albion General Contractors was the lowest bidder and the county would fund the project from the general fund. Supportive public commenters urged approval.

Paulding County is on the verge of transforming an old senior center into a state-of-the-art animal control facility, expanding its capacity to protect both public safety and animal welfare for just over $4 million!

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4 months ago

Paulding County says new P25 radio system meets contract targets; 30-day live test begins Paulding County 9-1-1 staff told commissioners the county's new public-safety P25 radio system exceeded contract coverage and reliability targets during field and acceptance testing and will enter a 30-day "burn-in" with 28 test radios before a planned January cutover.

Paulding County's new P25 radio system is set to revolutionize public safety, boasting coverage and reliability that exceed expectations—are you ready for a safer community?

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4 months ago

Paulding County commissioners approve contracts, purchase land for future fire station; deny impound-lot permit At its Nov. 11 meeting, the Paulding County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of contracts and purchases — including a $4.13 million remodeling project and a $400,000 land purchase for a future fire station — and denied a special-use permit for an impound lot after the Planning Commission recommended denial.

Paulding County commissioners made significant moves this Veterans Day, approving a $4.13 million remodeling project and a $400,000 land purchase for a new fire station while denying a controversial impound-lot permit.

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5 months ago

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.

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5 months ago

Paulding County 911 director outlines operations, training and caller tips ahead of holidays David Mumford, director of Paulding County E911, described how the county's emergency communications center operates, including staffing, training timelines, common call types and upgrades toward next-generation 9-1-1. He urged callers to stay on the line during surges, explained how cellular location can be imprecise near county borders and said a

David Mumford, the director of Paulding County E911, shares crucial tips for effective 911 calls and reveals how the emergency communications center is preparing for the next generation of service.

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5 months ago

Paulding County seeks GDOT CMAQ grant, approves $220,850 supplemental agreement for Cedar Crest Road right-of-way On Oct. 28 the Paulding County Board of Commissioners authorized submission of a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant application to the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Cedar Crest Road widening project and approved a $220,850 supplemental agreement with BM&K for right-of-way acquisition and appraisal services.

Paulding County is taking major steps to improve road safety and air quality by applying for a significant grant to widen Cedar Crest Road!

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5 months ago

Paulding County seeks CMAQ funding as right‑of‑way costs rise for Cedar Crest widening County staff asked the Board of Commissioners to approve a resolution supporting a CMAQ grant application for the Cedar Crest Road widening and to authorize a supplemental agreement with consultant BM&K after the number of parcels needing acquisition rose from 119 to 153.

Paulding County is pushing forward with a major road widening project, but rising right-of-way costs could impact their plans for securing crucial federal funding.

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5 months ago

Paulding County Board approves RFP award, school name and calendar changes; several routine items passed unanimously At its Oct. 21 work session the Paulding County Board of Education unanimously approved a construction contract award for multipurpose athletic buildings, named a new elementary school, adopted a legislative resolution and approved calendar adjustments for 2027–28 and 2028–29, among other routine actions.

The Paulding County Board of Education just made some big moves, approving new multipurpose athletic buildings and even naming a brand new elementary school!

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5 months ago

Paulding County board unanimously approves athletic-building contract, school name, calendar adjustments and personnel actions At its Oct. 21 meeting the Paulding County Board of Education voted 6–0 to award a construction contract for multipurpose athletic buildings at four high schools, name a new elementary school Crossroads Elementary, adopt a legislative-resolution, adjust future fall breaks and approve personnel and disciplinary items.

The Paulding County Board of Education just made significant strides by approving new multipurpose athletic buildings for four high schools and naming the latest addition, Crossroads Elementary!

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5 months ago

#SteveBarnette #PauldingCounty
#SchoolDistrictSuperIntendent
How does a 6YO at #McGurityElementarySchool go on a school field trip 2 #CarltonFarm & is found dead?
After this tragedy, How does no official contact #VictoriaKing parents 2 offer condolences?
What kind of monsters R U?
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5 months ago

WTF #PauldingCounty?
How F is #VictoriaKing dead?
How does a child go on a school field trip, get lost from group & is found dead?
Who runs #McGarityElementarySchool ? #KKK?
How does no1 from McGarity contact parents? How?
#JamesaHodge should’ve went 2 met w/Kings parents. WTF?
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6 months ago

This October we're celebrating Lee Knox Ostertag's The Witch Boy as our book of the month. 🧙🎃

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7 months ago

12-year-old girl fighting for her life after tree falls on her during strong storms in Paulding County The Paulding County Sheriff's Office said that the tragedy happened at the Paulding Meadows Arts

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8 months ago

Paulding County Unveils Key Trailheads on Silver Comet Trail for Outdoor Enthusiasts Paulding County highlights accessible trailheads on Silver Comet Trail to enhance visitor experience.

Discover the hidden gems of the Silver Comet Trail that are transforming outdoor adventures in Paulding County!

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8 months ago

Mufasa Movie Screening Set for August 9 at Local Festivities Mufasa movie screening scheduled for August 9 at 7 PM during local festivities.

The countdown to the highly anticipated "Mufasa" screening is on, and the excitement in Paulding County is palpable with the community sharing hilarious moments as they gear up for a night of cinematic magic!

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8 months ago

Summer Movie Nights Launch at Veterans Park Featuring Mufasa on August 9 Veterans Park to host summer movie night screening of Mufasa on August 9 at 7PM.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Veterans Park in Paulding County hosts a magical summer movie night featuring "Mufasa" on August 9!

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8 months ago

Dallas First Baptist Church Pastor Leads Invocation at Paulding Meeting Jonah from Dallas First Baptist Church offers prayer and pledge at Paulding meeting.

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners recently gathered to emphasize unity and integrity in addressing community needs, setting a hopeful tone for local governance.

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