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6 days ago
- Health
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7 charged with selling vapes to Paulding County minors
Deputies arrested multiple people accused of selling vapes to minors after the Paulding County School District reported an increase in students with vapes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Paulding County Sheriff's Office conducted a two-month-long 'Operation Clean Air.' The operation occurred after school authorities reported a new record of vapes confiscated from students between five and 20 years old. TRENDING STORIES: Tomatoes sold in Georgia could be deadly, FDA says Deputies say 'you can't outrun guilt' after GA mother of 3 killed in hit-and-run Atlanta Public Schools approves new $1.3 billion budget, will cut 135 positions Deputies said they arrested seven people. Their identities were not released. The PCSO said it will continue to crack down on stores that attempt to sell vapes to minors. Sheriff Ashley Henson reminds parents that while deputies are spearheading this effort, they cannot do it alone. 'We're asking parents to sit down with their children and have an open discussion with them regarding the health hazards of vaping that are life-endangering. Parental intervention and public awareness are the solutions to the success of 'Operation Clear Air' and the well-being of our youth in the coming years,' Henson said. The operation will continue, with more stages to follow in ensuring continued compliance with Georgia law. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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Paulding sheriff warns high schoolers to knock off ‘Senior Assassin' game
The sheriff's office warned high school seniors that playing a popular game could have real-life consequences. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'Why on God's green earth do you think it's okay to be dressed in all black, running around with guns - regardless of whether they are real or fake - and knocking on folks' doors?' a spokesperson posted to Facebook. The game involves people, usually high schoolers, going around with water guns and shooting other participants until only one person is left. Its popularity has grown enough that law enforcement agencies across the country having issued warnings, with risks that come from realistic-looking water gun or from sneaking up on people. 'When your parents were young, they played 'ding dong ditch,'' Paulding County Sheriff's Office wrote. 'In 2025, you can't be doing that. The consequences are real and extremely dangerous.' In February, a student playing the game in Yulee, Florida, was shot in the arm by an off-duty Florida Department of Law Enforcement agent. According to Action News Jax, the agent saw people lurking outside their home holding what appeared to be a gun. The spokesperson for Paulding County Sheriff Ashley Henson said deputies have other things to worry about besides chasing down kids with water guns. They said those who continue could find themselves in a situation they do not want to be in. 'End of rant. Go study instead,' they said. TRENDING STORIES: City of South Fulton adopts new travel policy after mayor's controversial trip to Ghana Shark attack survivor presses for an alert system to keep people safe in the water Tybee Island police looking for men accused of hanging dog over fence, choking it with leash at park [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
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Clean-up effort underway after severe storms cause damage across metro Atlanta
Thousands of people are cleaning up after severe storms passed through Georgia over the weekend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] NewsChopper 2 gave viewers a first-hand look at the storm damage across metro Atlanta. A video was posted from a home on Dandy Road in Paulding County, where a tree fell on a house. The storm also caused major damage on the next street, where three trees fell on another home. During a Facebook Live post, Paulding County Sheriff Ashley Henson said he was in the area of Highway 61 and Hay Renfroe Drive, where a gas station had collapsed due to the storms. 'The canopy was literally uprooted and was sitting on top of the store,' Henson said. Henson said they are still assessing the situation around the county, but there was 'significant damage' in some areas. The sheriff said there are some minor injuries in the area but no major injuries. 'We want to encourage everybody, once they wake up in the morning, to be careful. There are a lot of power lines down,' Henson said. RELATED STORIES: Clean-up effort underway after severe storms cause damage across metro Atlanta Severe storms cause damage across metro Atlanta LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Watch ends for most of North Georgia Not only are residents dealing with storm damage, but many are still without power. Jackson EMC says nearly all of its 268,000 members now have power. GreyStone Power continues to make repairs. The company crews have been working throughout the night to restore power. Here's a look at just one of the many repairs taking place right now. This double circuit pole on Highway 61, affecting... Posted by GreyStone Power on Sunday, March 16, 2025 Georgia Power outage map shows progress, with about 6,000 homes and businesses without power statewide. The majority, with over 1,000 homes without power, are in Fulton County. If you'd like to send in your photos and videos, click here: [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
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PHOTOS: Severe storm damage across metro Atlanta, North Georgia
The Brief Metro Atlanta is working to recover from the overnight severe weather that left fallen trees and downed power lines in its wake. In Paulding County, the storm destroyed a gas station near the intersection of Hay Renfroe Drive and Villa Rica Highway. Tens of thousands of customers across the state remain without power as crews work to restore services. Severe weather swept through metro Atlanta from Saturday night into Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. FOX 5 Atlanta crews captured damage during the storms as well as the aftermath: While the storm has passed through metro Atlanta, the damage caused by the strong winds and heavy rain remained. On Howell Mill Road in Buckhead, a large fallen tree has blocked the road and toppled power lines. A similar situation could be found on Collier Road and Northside Drive. This tree knocked down power lines on both roads - leading to crews dealing with multiple outages caused by a single tree. On North Olympian Way in southwest Atlanta, the trunk of a tree remained suspended on the power lines, creating enough damage to leave more residents in the dark. STORM ALERT DAY: Severe thunderstorms, flash flood warning | Tornadoes risks, more across Georgia Dig deeper Leaders in Paulding County are warning residents to be careful if they go outside on Sunday morning. Paulding County Sheriff Ashley Henson was up all night covering storm damage across his country. At around 2:30 a.m., he hosted a Facebook live in front of a Texaco gas station canopy that appeared to be ripped out of its concrete supports and flipped over near the intersection of Hay Renfroe Drive and Villa Rica Highway in Dallas. There are some downed power lines and trees around town. Officials are asking residents to use caution for their own safety. Jordan Youdis, a spokesman for the Paudling County Sheriff's Office, said that the bulk of the storm's damage was on the outskirts of Dallas. He said they were waiting to see the full extent of the damage when the sun comes up. "For a moment, there seemed like there was going to be a second batch of storms. Thankfully, we didn't get that," Youdis said. "We got some wind and some pretty heavy rain, but our folks worked right through that, checking to make sure everyone was OK." While falling trees trapped some Paulding County residents inside their homes, crews with the fire department and deputies were able to get them out safely. Youdis said the county has been lucky that injuries seem to have been minimal. Thousands of Georgians remain without power after the severe storm system passed through Georgia overnight. As of 6:45 a.m., more than 62,000 customers in the state were without power. The majority of those power outages are concentrated in the northeast corner of Georgia, including Fannin, Rabun, Towns, and Union counties. In Atlanta's Morningside neighborhood, FOX 5's Lindsay Tuman spotted a large tree that had blocked part of the sidewalk and left the area in the dark. Georgia Power said its crews are responding to the damage "as quickly as conditions allow."
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
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Paulding county has ‘significant damage' from severe storms, sheriff says
The Paulding County Sheriff says parts of the county have been damaged by severe storms. During a Facebook Live post, Paulding County Sheriff Ashley Henson said he was in the area of Highway 61 and Hay Renfroe Drive where a gas station has collapsed from the storms. 'The canopy was literally uprooted and was sitting on top of the store,' Henson said. RELATED STORIES: LIVE UPDATES: New Tornado Watch issued for parts of metro Atlanta area, middle Georgia Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency ahead of severe storms this weekend Severe storms cause damage across metro Atlanta Henson said they are still assessing the situation around the county but said there was 'significant damage' in areas. The sheriff said there are some minor injuries in the area but no major injuries. 'We want to encourage everybody, once they wake up in the morning, to be careful. There are a lot of power lines down,' Henson said.
