Paulding District Attorney's Office

Today, we honor the fathers, grandfathers, and father‑figures who strengthen our families and our community. Their guidance, sacrifice, and steady presence shape the lives of the young people who will one day lead Paulding County.

To every father who works hard, shows up, and leads with integrity — thank you. Your commitment to fatherhood and family is a foundation of our shared community strength.

From all of us at the Paulding County District Attorney’s Office, we wish you a safe and happy Father’s Day.

So proud of our deputies. They are doing an awesome job!

May kept us busy!

Deputies answered calls, checked neighborhoods, served warrants, made traffic stops, and helped folks who needed us.

Now that summer is here, let’s all make good choices. It’s hot, it’s muggy, and nobody needs extra drama in this Georgia humidity.

Have a good summer, y’all. Stay safe, drink water, and behave just enough.

Our office extends its deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and colleagues of Officer Dustin Krish of the Carrollton Police Department, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. His service, courage, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Our prayers and thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and his fellow officers.

He is healed and home with Jesus. While we are heartbroken on earth, what a celebration Dustin is having in Heaven.

Chief Richards put it best…..Dustin was the best of us. He was unwavering in his duty, courageous, and faithful until the end.

Please, please continue to pray for the love of his life, Emily, Sgt. Chad Krish (his brother), and his entire family…..blood and blue. 💙

To know him was to love him.

“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that the freedoms we enjoy were secured by those who never returned home. Their courage, their sacrifice, and their devotion to duty will never be forgotten.

We also hold in our hearts the families who bear the weight of that sacrifice every day. Their strength and resilience embody the true meaning of Memorial Day.

As we reflect, may we strive to live in a way that honors those who gave everything to protect our country and our communities. Their legacy endures in our commitment to justice, service, and the values they fought to defend.

We remember. We honor. We are grateful.

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Our office extends our condolences to the family, colleagues, and community of the Honorable Robert Busbee, District Attorney of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, who passed away unexpectedly. District Attorney Busbee was a dedicated servant of justice, and his commitment to public service will be remembered by the communities he served.

We hold his loved ones and the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Honorable Robert Busbee, District Attorney of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, who passed away unexpectedly this morning. Our thoughts are with you as you navigate this difficult time, and we are here to support the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office in any way we can.

Thank you to every member of our community who took part in their civic duty and voted yesterday. Participating in the democratic process strengthens our county and reflects the values we all share.

As always, I remain committed to serving Paulding County with integrity, professionalism, and dedication. My focus continues to be the safety, well‑being, and fair treatment of every person who calls this community home.

As I said before Election Day, we can now move forward — together.

Yours in service,
Robert Lane
District Attorney
Paulding Judicial Circuit

The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office had an extraordinary month in April, and our community is safer because of their work.

From more than 5,000 calls for service to over 1,200 traffic stops, 400+ warrants served, and nearly 6,000 zone patrols, their deputies showed up — day and night — to protect the people who live here.

These numbers represent far more than activity. They represent dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to community_safety that never wavers.

Our office is proud to stand with the men and women of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. We see the long hours, the difficult calls, and the steady service that often goes unnoticed.

Thank you, Sheriff Henson and the entire PCSO team, for everything you do to keep Paulding safe.

We work here. We live here. We serve here — together.

Y’all kept us busy in April 👀

5,096 calls for service.
1,222 traffic stops.
411 warrants served.
5,864 zone patrols.

That’s deputies answering calls, checking neighborhoods, stopping reckless drivers, serving warrants, and doing what we do best — keeping Paulding County safe.

We work here. We live here. We serve here.

Now behave yourselves in May, shug.

During National Law Enforcement Week, our office is proud to recognize the men and women who serve and protect Paulding County every day.

We stand with our law enforcement partners in the work they do and the challenges they face, and we are grateful for their commitment to keeping our community safe.

From time to time, we also like to remind them that they are appreciated — and yes, that occasionally includes bringing a few treats to brighten their day. Small gestures go a long way in showing support for those who give so much of themselves.

Thank you to all of our law enforcement agencies for your service, professionalism, and dedication to this community.

In honor of National Limerick Day, Newt insisted on contributing his own “legal” wisdom.

DA Robert Lane and Newt, each dressed up in a suit,
were arguing statutes to boot.
One cited a clause,
The other said “Paws—
That precedent’s clearly in dispute.

Even in an office that handles serious matters every day, moments of levity remind us to stay grounded, human, and—at least in Newt’s case—occasionally canine. A little humor helps us continue serving our community with steadiness and grace.

This past Thursday, I had the honor of attending the Law Enforcement Memorial & Candlelight Vigil recognizing the fallen officers of Cobb, Paulding, and Douglas Counties.

The ceremony stands as a solemn reminder of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our communities, and of the families who continue to bear that sacrifice with strength and dignity.

We honor their memory, we acknowledge their service, and we remain grateful for their unwavering commitment to protecting the public. Moments like this transcend all else, reminding us of the profound cost of safeguarding our communities.