GBI investigation of SCSO Lt. Josh Pitts is ongoing; second deputy disciplined administratively

June 29, 2020

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GBI investigation of Lt. Josh Pitts, of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit, is ongoing. The GRIP first reported June 8 that Pitts is being investigated by the GBI at the request of Sheriff Darrell … Continue Reading

SCSO: Large fight at Griffin Skate Inn draws law enforcement response

June 27, 2020

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix has responded to community concerns following a Friday night incident at Griffin Skate Inn. Dix said he can confirm a fight occurred, but stated he is unaware of the involvement of any … Continue Reading

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

NASCAR 2020 season resumes in Georgia June 7

STAFF REPORT ::: The NASCAR 2020 season will soon resume in Georgia with the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Originally scheduled to run March 15, NASCAR, the state of Georgia and Governor Brian Kemp worked with the … Continue Reading

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LIFESTYLES

NASCAR 2020 season resumes in Georgia June 7

May 14, 2020

City of Griffin facilities scheduled to reopen Thursday, May 14

May 12, 2020

City manager stands behind Griffin’s COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force

May 8, 2020

Traditional graduation ceremonies will be held for Griffin-Spalding Class of 2020

April 30, 2020

Shelter-at-home order for most Georgians expires tonight, but for some, was extended through June

April 30, 2020

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COMMUNITY NEWS

GPD seeking assistance to identify suspects in war memorial vandalism

June 10, 2020

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals captured on surveillance footage in Griffin’s Veteran’s Memorial Park the night two war memorials were vandalized. The video was … Continue Reading

Two Griffin war memorials vandalized

June 6, 2020

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two memorials in Griffin – one in Veteran’s Memorial Park and the second in the old Confederate Cemetery – were vandalized overnight Friday. Both were damaged with red spray paint with phrases including “F*CK THE POLICE,” … Continue Reading

Protest permit granted for Sunday evening in downtown Griffin

May 30, 2020

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A permit has been granted for a protest to be held in downtown Griffin Sunday evening. According to city of Griffin Mayor Doug Hollberg, the protest will be held in the Solomon Street Park greenspace beginning at 5 … Continue Reading

Traditional graduation ceremonies will be held for Griffin-Spalding Class of 2020

April 30, 2020

STAFF REPORT ::: Traditional graduation ceremonies for the Griffin-Spalding Class of 2020 will be held June 25 and 26. The announcement made Wednesday by Griffin-Spalding County School System Superintendent Jim Smith followed the tabulation of … Continue Reading

Historic City Hall, Mule Barn and Dundee Cafe honored with preservation awards

April 17, 2020

STAFF REPORT ::: The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation on Friday announced awards for the rehabilitation of Griffin’s historic City Hall. Griffin’s City Hall received the Marguerite Williams Award, which is presented annually to the project … Continue Reading

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