🌱 Patch AM: Paulding 'Drug House' Seized By GA Officials, DA Says

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• Dallas home forfeited after officials say it operated as drug house

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📰 News we're reading

• Paulding 'Drug House' Seized By GA Officials, DA Says (patch.com) — People in Dallas are seeing a major drug-related property seizure as a local home, valued at more than $267,000, and over $116,000 in cash are forfeited to the state. Prosecutors say the Dallas house had become known as a drug house, following an August 2023 raid that uncovered heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and cash. Officials emphasize this case as a warning to anyone considering drug operations in Paulding County.
   

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Friday January 9

• Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
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Thursday January 8

• Veterans Group Meeting
  Villa Rica Public Library , 869 Dallas Hwy , Villa Rica
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• Drama Play Date (Jan 2026 Session) - Dallas, GA 2026
  Dallas Theater & Civic Center , 121 E Griffin St , Dallas
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Tuesday January 20

• January 20, 2026 Development Waiver Review Committee
  Paulding County, GA Calendar Dallas, GA 30132
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