Investigative report leads to The GRIP’s removal from Griffin PD’s press lists
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The recent publication of an article reporting Griffin Police Department Chief Mike Yates, in his official capacity, fabricated and released a false document targeting a private citizen resulted in the removal of The GRIP from … Continue Reading
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Spalding County Fair with new midway continues through Saturday
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Despite changes in the midway attractions, Kiwanis Club of Griffin Fair Manager Ralph Jones said the Spalding County Fair goes on. Jones said the Kiwanis Club of Griffin, which sponsors the annual Spalding County Fair, was … Continue Reading
COMMUNITY NEWS
Why support Relay For Life?
ANGIE J. LEWIS ::: SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR TO THE GRIP I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. I left the doctor’s office in a stupor. I couldn’t even remember where I had parked. I sat in my truck and read the report over and over and over. The … Continue Reading
His life counted: Vietnam veteran laid to rest with full military honors
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Replete with a 21-gun salute, the emotionally haunting notes of "Taps" and the presentation of the United States flag on behalf of a grateful nation, Vietnam veteran Thomas Earl Cummings was on Thursday laid to rest with full … Continue Reading
