Deputies in Paulding Co. find man missing since New Year's Day deceased 20-year-old Sean Zululaga left home on January 1 after telling his mother he needed to repair a flat tire. Author: Michael King (11ALIVE) Updated: 3:38 PM EST January 19, 2021 PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE: The Paulding County Sheriff's office says that Zululaga has been found and it has been ruled a suicide. --- ORIGINAL STORY: Deputies in Paulding County are looking for a man who they said has been missing since New Year's Day. According to Sgt. Ashley Henson of the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, 20-year-old Sean Zululaga left his home in the Seven Hills community at about 12 noon on Jan. 1 after telling his mother he had a flat tire that needed to be repaired.