DALLAS, Ga. — A Paulding County man was arrested after deputies discovered a large quantity of illegal drugs, cash, and a firearm following a brief pursuit, authorities said. According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Caleb Curry earlier this week, but Curry refused to pull over. After […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County deputies are investigating a deadly domestic incident that claimed the life of an off-duty law enforcement officer and left a teenager injured Saturday night in the Villages at Shakerag subdivision. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said the incident began around 7:49 p.m. on September 27, when a juvenile appeared […]

GEORGIA – August to October marks the height of natural disaster season in the United States, and with it comes a warning from consumer protection groups: be on the lookout for scammers posing as contractors offering too-good-to-be-true repair services. According to recent advisories, fraudulent contractors often descend on communities impacted by hurricanes, floods, and other […]

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged former Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Terry McAdams, age 36, of Dallas, GA, with Battery in the violation of the Family Violence Act, Cruelty to Children in the 2nddegree, and Reckless Conduct. On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI […]

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Paulding County, GA. Jameel Johnson, age 22, of Dallas, GA, was killed in the incident. One deputy was injured. The preliminary information indicates on April 17, 2025, Paulding County Sheriff’s Office deputies were […]

PRESS RELEASE – This morning, our deputies responded to a welfare check. Upon arrival, they were greeted by the homeowner, who allowed them entry into the house. They were led to a bedroom where a man was lying in bed with a gun. He began shooting at the deputies, injuring one of them. In response, […]

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – On February 28, 2025, Paulding County Detectives responded to an area public school regarding a report of possible physical child abuse that occurred outside of school hours when the child was not in school. Upon arrival, detectives reviewed evidence, including statements and physical evidence. The Paulding County Child Advocacy Center conducted […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Monday, December 30th, 2024, Agents with the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force (NWGDTF) along with Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) Deputies arrested 31-year-old Marc Daniel Yero of Cobb County, GA. Yero was arrested on several charges stemming from a 3-month investigation into allegations Yero was selling THC vapes […]

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – January 30, 2025 – District Attorney Robert S. Lane announces that earlier today Superior Court Judge Dean C. Bucci sentenced Vincent Lemark Burrell, 57, to serve 475 years in prison, the maximum sentence possible. Burrell was found guilty of 103 counts, 93 counts of Dog Fighting and 10 counts of Cruelty […]

GEORGIA – FYN became aware of an arrest made this morning at the Georgia State Capitol thanks to a new program called The Georgia Hour with BKP on VoiceofRuralAmerica.com. Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was seen being shoved to the ground and arrested as he tried to defy a ban that would keep him from […]

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – On December 17, 2024 at approximately 12:10 a.m. deputies were dispatched to 46 Windsor View Lane in reference to a dispute call. Responding deputies arrived on scene and observed numerous people near the roadway and a body on the ground. After speaking with a female resident, deputies were able to determine […]

PAULDING  COUNTY, Ga.- The Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force made a significant seizure of illegal narcotics, to include Fentanyl, along with guns and US Currency recently. On Wednesday November 13, 2024, Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force (NWGDTF), the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, Warrant Division, K-9 […]

The race in Georgia has been called! Georgia has turned red! News outlets have called the race in Georgia as a tight race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Trump was able to flip the state after Biden previously won the state in 2020. Final numbers are still too early to know, but […]

ATLANTA – As Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to take several precautions before the storm. “Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane and continue into Georgia with devastating wind speeds,” said Commissioner King. “Because these damaging winds […]

GEORGIA – In the aftermath of Wednesday’s horrific school shooting, multiple schools across Georgia are reporting threats of violence. Fannin County School System stated that they “wanted to make you aware there have been multiple threats made to schools throughout the state of Georgia over the past 48 hours.” The shooting that took place at […]

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Paulding Detectives arrest a local man on Second Degree Murder charges in the death of a four-year-old female juvenile. Paulding E-911 received a call on Friday August 30, 2024 at approximately 2:40 AM regarding a four-year-old who had fallen and needed medical attention. When first responders arrived, they realized this was […]